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: School Violence
Parents, teachers and administrators expect schools to be safe havens of learning. Acts of violence can disrupt the learning process and have a negative effect on students, the school itself, and the broader community.
In The Spotlight
- Electronic Aggression
- Actionable Knowledge Series
- Academic Centers of Excellence on Youth Violence Prevention
- Connection between Bullying and Sexual Violence Perpetration
- Bullying is No Joke - Read Zach's Story
- Adolescent and School Health
- CDC Releases Report on Gang Homicides
- New Gang Affiliation study
- Striving to Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere (STRYVE)
- Youth Violence National and State Statistics
- Director's View Blog - They Are Just Children...
- Podcast: Break the Silence/Stop the Violence
Latest Articles & Publications
- Understanding Youth Violence
- Preventing Youth Violence: Program Activities Guide
- 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
Contact Us:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)
4770 Buford Hwy, NE
MS F-63
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717 - 800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348 - cdcinfo@cdc.gov
