Being an abused child increases the odds of being involved in future delinquency and young adult crime by 40 percent. Being abused or neglected as a child increases the likelihood of arrest as a juvenile by 53 percent and being arrested for a violent crime in young adulthood by 38 percent. Having problems with others is normal. Whenever two or more people are together with different needs and wants, they can get angry and conflicts can arise. One of life's many important lessons is to learn how to handle these conflicts well, especially when someone is angry at us.
Every week there are stories of emotions gone awry.
Steps to Avoid Violence Therapists and educators recommend a combination of communication, assertiveness and problem-solving strategies. Experiment with the following five steps. Be as empathic and understanding as possible. Suspend all judgment. Genuinely strive to look at the situation through the other's eyes and point of view.