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    Many countries/regions around the world strive to have a peaceful population however this is very rarely achieved. Only eleven countries in the world have no violence or major conflict, and these countries are considered ‘peaceful’. In recent years, the deterioration of global peace has become obvious with 2015 being a bad year for international peace and security. According to the latest Global Peace Index report, in 2015, the world experienced the highest number of global battle deaths for 25 years

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    The starting point of violence takes place in communities and at home--not at school. Youth take what they hear and see at home and in their communities to school. The environment in some communities and households are positive and the presences of protective factors outweigh the high risk factors. However, there are communities and households where there is a lack of informal social control and high risk factors exist more than protective factors--, which affect youth in a negative manner.

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    tragedy is called gun violence. Gun violence is a destructive and a inhumane issue, negatively affecting our society. It affects people of all ages and can occur anywhere at anytime. Gun violence is a crime committed with the use of a gun. According to the report, impulsive behavior, factors of alcohol and drugs, mental illness, hate, revenge, social and mental pressure and practicing at killing behavior (Scholastic). This calamity is demolishing our society and is preventing us from making it into

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    Violence in Youth

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    Introduction Youth violence is defined as violent behaviour that begins early in life and continues throughout subsequent stages of life. Youth violence may include physical and emotional harm, and minor crimes, escalating to murder (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013). Youth are recognized as being between the ages of twelve and twenty-four however, teens are the most affected by violence than any other group of youths as they are habitually perceived as the most violent age group

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    Teenagers are susceptible to engaging in risky behaviors such as, unprotected sex, drug abuse, and unhealthy lifestyles because of the natural sequence of our brain development. Myelination and maturation of the neurons in the brain work from the back of the brain towards the front. This is important because the prefrontal cortex is located at the front of the brain and is responsible for problem solving, processing complex thoughts, a decision making. The limbic system is at the base of the brain

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    world, exposing over sixty percent of children to direct or indirect violence, and more than three million children to domestic violence, each year (Safehorizon; Finkelhor, Turner, Ormrod, Hamby & Kracke, 2009). The increasing prevalence of violence in modern society is undeniable, presenting itself both in the home and in the community. Witnessing violence can be traumatic for individuals of any age; however, when exposed to violence as a child, the results can be detrimental to emotional functioning

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    Media Violence and Children Violence in the media has come under a lot of scrutiny lately. Even though this is not a new concern, it has resurfaced as the pinnacle of many debates among politicians, parents and educators. Children are progressively becoming more aggressive. This is in direct correlation to violence becoming more prominent among adults. Parents and educators continue to stress that the damage violent media inflicts on children will continue into adulthood. Multiple studies

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    the client. In addition, by addressing issues a client has beforehand can help to diffuse or prevent violence and being prepared when meeting with clients can also decrease the likelihood of something occurring. Of course, things can happen that are unexpected, however, being aware of the escalation of violence can help a social worker to approach the situation that is less likely to provoke violence and having training and classes can help a social worker to learn how to use appropriate skills and

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    the Army of God, the Aryan Nations, and the Animal Liberation Front, who possess extreme ideals and exist for different reasons. The fact that there are numerous terrorist groups that are composed of American citizens performing tremendous acts of violence within the U.S. seems to go somewhat unnoticed by the general public. The Army of God is a terrorist group

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    Street Violence has been a major problem in society for the past few decades, and still is today. Unfortunately, based on 2007 statistics from the Australian Institute of Criminology - the main victims of street violence are aged 15-24. Out of all violent attacks on people in 2007, nearly a quarter of all attacks happened on the street. William Shakespeare's tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, highlights this issue on multiple occasions; the most evident of which being the constant brawling between the two

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