The federal government should seek ways to promote such coordination. The federal government should act as a linking agency, helping different organizations and bodies to work with each other. Mentoring and early childhood learning are two approaches that seem to work well. Youths must be given a voice in any approaches to this issue. Among these are cruelty to animals and fire setting.
Parents often teach their children violence through the examples they set.
Parenting and conflict resolution classes, even at the pre-natal stage, can help many parents to be better role models for their children. Classes that promote critical thinking skills can be especially effective. Domestic violence is often the beginning of youth violence, either through being victimized or witnessing violence at home. Many troubled youths simply do not understand their obligations as citizens. Youths must be heard, but they also need to learn what is appropriate behavior.