Individuals between the ages of 12 and 24 face the highest risk of being a victim of violence. The tragic slayings at Santana High School yesterday in San Diego deeply underscore the need for more awareness and understanding of youth violence. While there is no single explanation for the overall rise in youth violence, many different factors cause violent behavior. The more stressful factors are present in children's lives, the more likely they are to commit an act of violence. Please run it this month.
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If you would like to invite a local psychologist to talk with your listeners about this subject, please contact me to coordinate an interview. She would be able to explain some of the factors that contribute to violent behavior, describe warning signs that violent behavior is a possibility, and offer suggestions for what you can do if you sense someone may become violent and how to safely proceed. APA's Psychologists in Independent Practice represents independent psychologists, each of whom is a doctoral level professional licensed by his or her particular state. When you need to talk to someone who can help, you need an experienced, licensed psychologist. It's normal to feel angry or frustrated when you've been let down or betrayed.