It’s Poverty, Not the 'Teenage Brain,' That Causes the Most Youth Crime
A new analysis of crime stats suggests that economics trumps biology in causing violent behavior in teenagers.
Youth Violence
How Hospitals Can Help Stop the Cycle of Youth Violence
...and save money at the same time.
The Cost of Juvenile Incarceration
States pay hundreds of thousands of dollars every year to keep each juvenile offender behind bars. A new report calculates that long-term costs of incarceration could add up to $21 billion annually.
The Shocking Level of Dating Violence Among Teens and Adolescents
Kids who bully other kids are much more likely to abuse their partners as teens.
Rating LA's Safety Levels by ZIP Code
A new scorecard for violence prevention in Los Angeles puts hard numbers on hard problems, and does it for every ZIP code in the sprawling city.
Prenatal and Postnatal Care Prevent Aggressive Behavior Later
Government investment in prenatal and postnatal health care could help prevent violent behavior later in life, researcher says.
Hate Crimes Against People With Disabilities Exist
Hate crimes against people with disabilities are widespread and often involve extraordinary levels of sadism. The first step in combating these shameful incidents is an acknowledgment that they exist.
The Un-Banging of Middle America
To chase street gangs out of suburbia, adults will have to make a dramatic change: They'll have to start paying attention to the culture their children live in.
Calming the Storm That Spawns School Shooters
In his new book, professor Jonathan Fast describes the similar cultural factors that create the rampage killer.
Gridiron Violence Off the Field
High school football players and wrestlers are far more likely to get into violent altercations than their non-athletic classmates, according to a new finding.