Youth violence is a significant public health problem that affects thousands of young people each day, and in turn, their families, schools, and communities. Youth violence typically involves young people hurting other peers who are unrelated to them and who they may or may not know well. Youth violence can take different forms. Examples include fights, bullying, threats with weapons, and gang-related violence. A young person can be involved with youth violence as a victim, offender, or witness.
Youth violence is preventable. The ultimate goal is to stop youth violence before it starts.
Youth Violence Prevention Technical Package
Latest Articles & Publications
- Understanding Youth Violence [PDF 149KB]
- Connecting the Dots: An Overview of the Links Among Multiple Forms of Violence [PDF 2.8 MB]
- The Relationship Between Bullying and Suicide: What We Know and What it Means for Schools [PDF 5MB]
- Youth Violence: Facts at a Glance [PDF 383KB]
- Preventing Youth Violence: Opportunities for Action [PDF 187KB]
- Protective Factors for Youth Violence Perpetration
- Understanding Bullying – Fact Sheet [PDF 360KB]
- Measuring Bullying [PDF 21MB]