Youth Violence
Youth violence refers to harmful behaviors that can start early and continue into young adulthood. The young person can be a victim, an offender, or a witness to the violence.
Youth violence includes various behaviors. Some violent acts—such as bullying, slapping, or hitting—can cause more emotional harm than physical harm. Others, such as robbery and assault (with or without weapons) can lead to serious injury or even death.
The ultimate goal is to stop youth violence before it starts. Several prevention strategies have been identified.
Featured Topic: Bullying Research
Bullying is one type of youth violence that threatens young people's well-being. Bullying can result in physical injuries, social and emotional difficulties, and academic problems.
In The Spotlight
- New CDC Report Preventing Youth Violence: Opportunities for Action
- Electronic Aggression
- Actionable Knowledge Series
- Academic Centers of Excellence on Youth Violence Prevention
- Connection between Bullying and Sexual Violence Perpetration [PDF 491KB]
- Adolescent and School Health
- Striving to Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere (STRYVE)
- Youth Violence National and State Statistics
- Podcast: Break the Silence/Stop the Violence
Latest Articles & Publications
- Youth Violence Prevention at CDC [PDF 150KB]
- Understanding Youth Violence
- Preventing Youth Violence: Program Activities Guide
- Connecting the Dots: An Overview of the Links Among Multiple Forms of Violence
- The Relationship Between Bullying and Suicide: What We Know and What it Means for Schools [PDF 5MB]
- Coping With Stress - Tips
- Youth Violence: Facts at a Glance
- Protective Factors for Youth Violence Perpetration
- Coping With Stress After a Traumatic Event
- World Report on Violence and Health [PDF 278 KB]
- Understanding Bullying - Fact Sheet
- Measuring Bullying
Additional Resources
- Page last reviewed: November 6, 2014
- Page last updated: November 6, 2014
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