From grade school bullies to hallway fights to tragic school shootings, you observe or experience violence on a regular basis. Violence in the community, in homes and in the media invades our lives almost every day. You're no stranger to violence, but you may not know what you can do to prevent it.
Violence is like that.
It makes us feel frightened and powerless. But there are things young people can do. You can choose nonviolent attitudes and actions, and encourage your peers to do the same. You can learn and teach skills to handle anger, solve problems and get along with others. You can recognize warning signs that suggest someone may be headed for violence and take steps to get help for them.