Murder, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault—these are the offenses that make up the Violent Crime Index. They’re also the crimes that are being committed less and less by our nation’s youth. Juvenile arrests for violent offenses fell 36% between 2008 and 2012, and the number of juvenile violent crime arrests in 2012 was less than any of the previous 33 years (Juvenile Arrests 2012, OJJDP, 2014).
But there’s still more to do. Youth violence prevention is a top priority for government officials and policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and community members nationwide and many localities continue to seek information and strategies to better prevent and respond to youth violence (National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention, OJP, retrieved February 2015).
To coincide with National Youth Violence Prevention Week, which is recognized March 23-27, NCJRS compiled the Youth Violence Special Feature. The Special Feature highlights resources and websites related to youth violence and its prevention.
See the Youth Violence Special Feature
What programs are available to prevent juvenile gun violence?
The National Institute of Justice's CrimeSolutions.gov site provides ratings of justice-related programs … Read More
Where can I find information on developing violence prevention plans for schools?
Information on developing violence prevention plans for schools is available in the U.S. Department … Read More
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National School Safety Conference
July 27-31, 2015 | Las Vegas, NV
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August 10-12, 2015 | Chicago, IL