Teen Violence
There were thirty-two school-associated violent deaths in the United States between July 1, 1999 and June 30, 2000, sixteen of which involved children of school age.
In 2003, 5% of students ages 12–18 reported being victims of nonfatal crimes, 4% reported being victims of theft, and 1% reported being victims of violent incidents. In 2003, public school students were more likely than private school students to report being bullied (7 vs. 5%), and rural students were more likely than their urban and suburban counterparts to report being bullied (10% vs. 7%). In a 1999 national survey of high school students: 7% of students (and 11% of male students) said they had carried a weapon to school in the last month; 8% of students said they had been threatened or injured with a deadly weapon on school property in the past year; 14% said that they had been involved in a physical fight on school property in the past year; and 5% said they had skipped at least one day of school in the last month because they felt unsafe at school or when traveling to or from school.
In 1999–2000, 20% of all public schools experienced one or more serious violent crimes such as rape, sexual assault, robbery, and aggravated assault. 71% of public schools reported violent incidents and 46% reported thefts.
Each year, 3 million young people in the United States fall victim to crimes at school. Almost 2 million of these incidents involve violence. This lesson examines school violence and policy proposals related to it.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_violence
What is Teen Dating Violence?
It is what happens in a teen dating realationship when one person uses physical, emotional, or secual abuse to gainpower and keep control over the other person.
If you are being abused you do have choices...
- You can call your local crisis line to get help and information.
- You can attend a domestic violence support group (they're usually free).
- You can go to a domestic violence shelter in some situations.
- You can tell your friends so they can look out for you or walk with you in groups (the more people you know, the safer you are).
Bradley Angle House - Teen Dating Violence
- You can talk to a teacher, counselor, or some other adult who may help you.
- You can take a self-defense course.
- You can take legal action. There are restraining orders you can get to keep the abuser away from you. Youcan also get child custody on the restraining orders.
Break the Silence, make the Call!
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
Visit www.ndvh.org for more information.
Bullying
Stay alert...violence is in our schools!
Doing what's right is always right!
School Safety Hotline: 1-888-21-ALERT
Report any VIOLENCE, UNSAFE or ILLEGAL behavior. Bullying, Vandalism, Harassment, Drugs, Guns, Weapons Theft or Fraud.
Call 1-888-21-ALERT (1-888-212-5378)
Toll-free Anonymous, Bilingual Hotline