Following is some information from the book.Warning SignsFactors that contribute to child violence among boys:Child abuseInvolvement with gangsSubstance abuseCarrying weaponsPrevious arrestsNeurological problemsDifficulties at schoolViolence PreventionFactors that can save boys from a violent culture:Prenatal careParent educationEarly intervention to handle attachment problemsEarly childhood educationEarly intervention in cases of aggressive behaviorViolence-prevention programs in schools and the communityCharacter educationUsing the positive power of peer groupsStatisticsQuantifying violence in boys’ lives:Juvenile arrests for possession of weapons, aggravated assault, robbery, and murder rose more than 50 percent from 1987 to 1996.While the overall youth-homicide rate dropped in 1997, the rate among small town and rural youth increased by 38 percent.Children who are abused are more than 7 times likely to develop problems with aggression.In 1997, 28 percent of adolescent boys reported carrying a gun, knife, or club.In 1997, 20 percent of high-school-aged boys were in physical fights on school property.Child abuse and neglect rose from 14 per 100,000 in 1986, to 23 per 100,000 in 1993. Factors that contribute to child violence among boys:
Child abuseInvolvement with gangsSubstance abuseCarrying weaponsPrevious arrestsNeurological problemsDifficulties at school
Violence Prevention Factors that can save boys from a violent culture:
Prenatal careParent educationEarly intervention to handle attachment problemsEarly childhood educationEarly intervention in cases of aggressive behaviorViolence-prevention programs in schools and the communityCharacter educationUsing the positive power of peer groups
Statistics Quantifying violence in boys’ lives:
Juvenile arrests for possession of weapons, aggravated assault, robbery, and murder rose more than 50 percent from 1987 to 1996.While the overall youth-homicide rate dropped in 1997, the rate among small town and rural youth increased by 38 percent.Children who are abused are more than 7 times likely to develop problems with aggression.In 1997, 28 percent of adolescent boys reported carrying a gun, knife, or club.In 1997, 20 percent of high-school-aged boys were in physical fights on school property.Child abuse and neglect rose from 14 per 100,000 in 1986, to 23 per 100,000 in 1993.
