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- Title
Youth exposure to violence: prevalence, risks, and consequences.
- Authors
Buka, S L; Stichick, T L; Birdthistle, I; Earls, F J
- Abstract
Recent empirical work on the distribution, determinants, and consequences of children and adolescents' witnessing of community violence are reviewed. Major findings across studies indicate that males, ethnic minorities, and urban residents are at increased risk for witnessing violence, and that higher rates of PTSD, depression, distress, aggression, and externalizing behavior disturbances are reported among those who witness violence. Degree of family conflict, domestic violence, and family support were demonstrated to modify the impact of exposure to violence. Research and policy recommendations are offered.
- Publication
The American journal of orthopsychiatry, 2001, Vol 71, Issue 3, p298
- ISSN
0002-9432
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1037/0002-9432.71.3.298