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YOUTH VIOLENCE

Violence is the act of intentionally hurting someone. It is a major issue facing today's young adults. There is no single explanation for the overall rise in youth violence. Many different factors cause violence behavior. The more these factors are present in your life, the more likely you are to commit an act of violence.
Have you ever thought about what causes someone to punch, kick, stab, or fire a gun at someone at himself or herself? It is a simple question but there is never a simple answer. One of the factors is the abuse of alcohol and other drugs and it is a serious public issue. Educators are very concerned about violence, even though violence is committed more often outside school campuses. Drugs can cause a person to judge others wrong. Faulty judgment can quickly lead to a conflict or outburst of violence. Some students in my school use drugs and smoke tobacco. In that situation, students who do not use drugs feel very unsafe. Teachers are concerned......

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