children s health issues
Violent Behavior in Children and Adolescents
Prevention of Violent Behavior in Children and Adolescents
Violence prevention should begin in early childhood. Strategies include the following: Not using violence to discipline young children Limiting access to weapons and exposure to violence through media and video games Creating and maintaining a safe school environment Encouraging victims to report problems to their parents and school authorities Teaching older children and adolescents strategies for avoiding high-risk situations (including places or settings where others have weapons or are using alcohol or drugs) and for reacting to or defusing tense situations 