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    Dynasty Warriors 6 Coming to PlayStation 2 and PC on November 18, 2008  Aug 18, 2008
    Most popular on IGN: Newly reviewed for you: Check our updates: Most popular on IGN: SECTIONS CHANNELS. KOEI will introduce its tactical action mega-hit to more platforms along with never-before-seen content exclusive to the PS2. (IGN PS2)

    OUR VIEW: Teenagers are less scary when they're included in the fun  Aug 4, 2008
    Sometimes this reaches ridiculous extremes, and those with good memories will remember the warning delivered in the mid-1990s about an impending wave of teen violence. We were facing a "teenage time bomb" and a "blood bath of teenage violence" from a new generation of "superpredators," according to such experts as Northeastern University professor James Alan Fox. (New Britain Herald, CT)

    CHAIN REACTION  Jul 27, 2008
    His writings and speeches express a spiritual perspective on the Columbine tragedy, which he considers to be essential for the prevention of teen violence. The presentation combines stark video footage of the Columbine High School massacre with pictures of Scott s drawings and writings in a campaign to quell school violence, bullying and teen suicide. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)

    Greedy adults 'fuelling teen violence'  Jul 13, 2008
    Youth crime: Greedy, rude adults 'fuelling teen violence. Parents told to show tough love to tackle knife crime Behaviour expert defends schools as 'safe havens. (Guardian Unlimited -- Politics)

    Cyberspace becoming a legal battleground  Jul 5, 2008
    This kind of teen violence may not be new, but the idea of putting it online is. It comes naturally to a plugged-in, text-messaging generation accustomed to recording their every move on digital video cameras or cell phones to share with others. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    ESCONDIDO: Teen slaying fits gang profile  Jul 1, 2008
    The entire community can and should play a role in stopping teen violence, Del Dios Middle School teacher Tony Ricchiuti said Monday ... Ricchiuti believes teen violence and gang violence are community problems, and said he is hopeful that Escondido can develop a community solution. (North County Times)

    Parents fearful over frenzy of teen violence  Jun 26, 2008
    But Ferrell, whose son will be a sophomore at Ball High in August, said the problem of teen-on-teen violence isn t new. It started when her son was in seventh grade, she said. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Pinal ride honors girl slain in 2007  Jun 23, 2008
    Exactly one year after her 17-year-old daughter, Amber, was murdered, Candy Hess was ready to combat teen violence ... As she awaits the teens' trial, attending each hearing, Hess is trying to turn the tragedy into a positive by speaking out against teen violence ... The Sheriff's Office partnered with the Hess family to raise awareness of teen violence. (AZCentral)

    Business Notes (May 15)  May 14, 2008
    SADD is dedicated to preventing destructive decisions, particularly underage drinking, substance abuse, risky and impaired driving, and teen violence and suicide. Home Design Seminar Series. (Needham Tab, MA)

    SADD hits the airwaves  May 10, 2008
    SADD is dedicated to preventing destructive decisions, particularly underage drinking, substance abuse, risky and impaired driving, and teen violence and suicide ... SADD now highlights prevention of many destructive behaviors that are harmful to young people, including underage drinking, substance abuse, risky and impaired driving, and teen violence and suicide. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)

    URA to market city's new scholarship  May 9, 2008
    Tomorrow, the Pittsburgh Promise will be highlighted at Pittsburgh Peabody High School at a program aimed at reducing teen violence and enhancing opportunities. "There is a lot of activity right now. It's very exciting. This is definitely picking up momentum," Mr. Oliphant said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Peer mediation students conduct safety belt surveys  May 2, 2008
    SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) is a national peer leadership organization dedicated to preventing destructive decisions, particularly underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving, and teen violence. There are 300 SADD chapters in Massachusetts. (Littleton Independent, MA)

    Seattle colleagues say filmmakers detained in Nigeria knew danger  Apr 18, 2008
    Sandi Cioffi, 46, director of the documentary "Sweet Crude," has produced and/or directed several films, including "Crocodile Tears," about an HIV-positive man who makes a deal wi th the devi l , and "Terminal 187," a half-hour drama on teen violence. She also traveled to South Africa to film that country's transition from apartheid in 1995. (Havre Daily News, MT)

    8 Charged As Adults In Beating Case  Apr 11, 2008
    It is time we as society said no more to teen violence. Their parents should be charged as well. (Tampa Tribune)

    Internet attacks teens, yet again  Apr 11, 2008
    Are YouTube and MySpace completely culpable for recent teen violence. Video. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    Girls' Mean Fights Fueled by Internet?  Apr 11, 2008
    Mean Girls' Fights Haven't Increased Teen Violence ... Teen violence experts said the Internet could be fueling the type of girl violence that has captured headlines because it's becoming the teen place to see and be seen. (ABC News)

    Teen Girl Beaten; Posted on YouTube  Apr 9, 2008
    Proietti says the Internet has become a "safe place" for teen violence. "Andy Warhol once said, In the future, we'll all be famous for 15 minutes, and that's exactly was happened with these young girls. Theyre going to be famous for about 15 minutes," Proietti said. (WOKR13 Rochester)

    Tewksbury students to attend SADD conference  Apr 4, 2008
    SADD now highlights prevention of the many destructive behaviors and attitudes that are harmful to young people, including underage drinking, substance abuse, impaired driving, and teen violence and suicide. For more information about SADD, visit. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)

    Chicago Youth Violence Prompts Clampdown...  Apr 2, 2008
    The mayor also moved up the city's curfew for those younger than 18 by half an hour (to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 p.m. on other days), and city officials held a summit on teen violence March 22. But police spokeswoman Monique Bond and school officials say recent media attention and public outrage over the killings are calling attention to a chronic problem that is not necessarily worse than usual. (The Drudge Report)

    Judge dismisses Virk family lawsuit  Mar 27, 2008
    Justice Jacqueline Dorgan acknowledged the widespread sympathy for the family whose 14-year-old daughter was beaten and drowned in a horrific incident of teen violence. But Judge Dorgan said letting the civil case go ahead now would be unfair. (Globe and Mail -- National)

    Lumpkin on national SADD  Mar 19, 2008
    " SADD is a national student-based organization with chapters in thousands of middle schools, high schools and colleges across the country. Its mission is to provide students with prevention education tools to effectively address issues such as underage drinking, drug use, impaired driving, and teen violence and suicide. More information about SADD can be found at www.sadd.org. ?The Post-Searchlight 2008 Send us your community news, events, letters to the editor and other suggestions. Now, you... (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)

    Do Shuman incidents point to increased teen violence?  Mar 2, 2008
    Do Shuman incidents point to increased teen violence ... Do Shuman incidents point to increased teen violence. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Letters from readers  Feb 11, 2008
    TEEN VIOLENCEFocus on working together. After reading the Jan. 27 article titled "The Homicide Rate: On The Brink," we all agreed with the teens' comments on teen violence ... We all have different viewpoints on why teen violence occurs so much. (Florida Times-Union)

    School With Bad Wrap Gets Helping Hand  Jan 30, 2008
    Harold Fitrer with Richmond Public Schools says health care is a need for all young people, but Wythe was targeted for this pilot program because there are a higher percentage of risk factors there like teen violence and substance abuse. The program is still over $100,000 away from becoming a reality. (WTVR.com, VA)

    Sports machismo may be cue to male teen violence  Jan 24, 2008
    Public release date: 23-Jan-2008. Contact: Amitabh Avasthi. (EurekAlert!)

    Teen suspects in deputy's killing may be involved in other violent crimes  Dec 4, 2007
    Johnson says he understands firsthand the pain of losing a loved one to teen violence. Back at Jones High, schoolmates are left only to wonder how the teens with so much promise could throw it all away. (KHOU.com, TX)

    City teens brawl  Nov 28, 2007
    A 17-year-old city male was arrested on charges of assault with intent to commit a felony after injuring another youth with a box cutter during an incident that occurred at around 2 p.m., police said. The 14-year-old victim told police he was walking with friends when a group of about 10 youths arrived from Wood Street and started a fight with a group of youths walking in front of him. (Pawtucket Times, RI)

    Blasts from the Past  Nov 26, 2007
    The younger Bolling had a letter published in the Globe earlier this year asking Governor Deval Patrick to make combating teen violence a priority. He told his father he might run for governor or US senator. (Boston Globe)

    Readers say YMCA should get property tax exemption  Oct 25, 2007
    Nor would our commissioner, in a time when health issues, obesity in children and teen violence is rampant, turn away a facility that could help with all these issues. Walker County welcomes charitable organizations, unfortunately Catoosa County doesn t.. (Catoosa County News, GA)

    Breaking point  Oct 5, 2007
    " Gamers who would like the support the GDAA's campaign can visit Posted by Jason Hill October 5, 2007 7:12 AM LATEST COMMENTS election has not been called yet... :) Posted by: death to nerds on October 5, 2007 8:10 AM Do what the police did Threaten to form a political party based of just gamers and people in the industry and see how quick they fix things Honestly though as I get older I realise how out of touch the governments are with Australians and how things wont be changing anytime soon... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Braswell run carries messages for young Race commemorates Baron Braswell's life and raises awareness of teen violence  Sep 30, 2007
    Runners begin the Baron P. Braswell II Run Against Teen Violence yesterday at Courtland High School ... Race commemorates Braswell's life and raises awareness of teen violence ... About 200 runners turned out for the second annual Run Against Teen Violence at Courtland High School, commemorating the life of Baron Braswell. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Letters to the Editor  Sep 20, 2007
    Why are there so many teen deaths and so much teen violence in Anchorage. I think a big part of it has to do with parents. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Dole Bagged Salad Recall  Sep 18, 2007
    R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Tuesday September 18, 2007. (R News)

    Teen violence erupting Citizens want to see more done in new school year  Sep 8, 2007
    The Hudson Reporter - Teen violence erupting Citizens want to see more done in new school year ... Teen violence erupting. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)

    Broncos still working through offseason tragedies  Aug 18, 2007
    Broncos owner Pat Bowlen had embraced providing alternatives to teen violence before Williams' death. But now it is even more heartfelt. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Papers focus on drinking age plea  Aug 15, 2007
    A similar phrase is used by the Sun - "Yob Britain" - to describe what it calls the booze-fuelled teen violence on which he wants to see a crackdown. Much of the blame, says the Daily Telegraph, can be laid at the door of parents who willingly turn a blind eye to their children's behaviour. (BBC News -- UK)

    Bill would require schools to address teen violence  Aug 13, 2007
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    Stars or villains?  Aug 1, 2007
    So Rockstar is too blame for narrow minded politicians and anti video gaming loons' for using games as the scapegoat for teen violence all the time and yet ignore the violence in movies and prime time tv. Really. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Congratulations Ariel, Bethanye, and Meaghan  Jul 25, 2007
    The STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events Program promotes student development of projects focused on tough issues such as teen violence prevention, safety, and career exploration, while promoting learning and strong self esteem development. More than 5,000 members were present at the FCCLA national awards presentation in the Anaheim Convention Center earlier this month to see MCHS sophomores Ariel Marlow, Bethanye Jones, and Meaghan Gammons accept national awards. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)

    Parenting Teens  Jul 12, 2007
    The causes of teen violence and what to do for them is the discussion for this article ... Causes of Teen Violence. (Suite101.com)

    A call for action on teen violence  Jul 6, 2007
    Today's Globe Local Politics Opinion Magazine Education NECN Special reports Obituaries. I AM A mother from the Cape Verdean community in Boston, and I have lost two sons to murder. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)

    Indiana teen kills officer, wounds another, kills self  Jun 20, 2007
    Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson said the shootings should be a warning to communities that teen violence should not go overlooked. "It's important that we just don't pass this on and say it's another tragic occurrence for police," Henderson said. (FOX59, IN)

    Councilwoman asks for help in keeping teens off the streets  Jun 6, 2007
    During Tuesdays meeting of the Unit 5/Local Government Committee at the Illinois Education Association office in Bloomington, Cheryl Gaines detailed a new local task force developed by the United Way to prevent teen violence. A lot of teens out there are starting to get meaner. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Russellville senior selected as SADD national student  May 10, 2007
    The program's mission is to provide students with education, prevention and activism tools to address issues such as underage drinking, drug use, impaired driving, teen violence and suicide. As the national student of the year, Willingham will serve a one-year term on the SADD national board of directors and lead the 12-member National Student Leadership Council. (Shoals TimesDaily)

    Food for thought  May 5, 2007
    From hearing threats tossed around at lunch about who ll be waiting in the parking lot and what they ll be packing, to being on the lookout for rising tensions in a club, most teens and young adults know the severity of teen violence. If the knowledge is out there, why does teen violence continue ... Waiting for climactic gunning events to discuss teen violence should not be the strategy of our nation. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Exclusive: Chuck Norris urges return to God of our founders, Jesus Christ  Apr 23, 2007
    wrote about how their faith brought them freedom, "But sometimes, faith helps ordinary men and women do the humanly impossible: to forgive, to love, to heal, and to redeem. It makes no sense. It is the most sensible thing in the world. The Amish have turned this occasion of spectacular evil into a bright witness to hope. Despite everything, a light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.'' Other great models of mercy and forgiveness are Darrell and Craig Scott, the father... (WorldNetDaily)

    SADD plans pre-prom program  Apr 19, 2007
    SADD is a peer leadership organization dedicated to preventing destructive decisions, particularly underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving, teen violence and teen depression and suicide. Its mission is to provide students with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with these issues. (Fulton Sun, MO)

    Having it both ways  Apr 16, 2007
    Neither is this the blunt and uncompromising Shriver -- a characterization that has dogged her since 2003 when We Need to Talk About Kevin, a narrative of one reluctant mother and her school-shooter son, took aim at both teen violence and motherhood. Granted, she's not what you'd immediately describe as a warm personality but, one-on-one, she's gentle and attentive. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)

    Round-the-clock city effort for youth  Apr 6, 2007
    I AGREE with criminologist James Alan Fox that "crime is not a 9 to 5 issue," but teen violence does not have as simple a solution as you suggest. You argue that, like hospital workers and police officers, youth workers should be on duty 24 hours a day; however, it is illogical to assume that youth centers would save many teens' lives by staying open later. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)

    Daily News letters  Apr 5, 2007
    The way to cure teen violence and gang activities is for parents to start becoming involved in their children's lives and teaching their children what is appropriate and what is not appropriate. That is how we create a better world: to teach our children that violence is never the answer, whether it is action taken or threatening words. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Often on Sunday: teen violence  Apr 3, 2007
    Today's Globe Local Politics Opinion Magazine Education NECN Special reports Obituaries. Sunday is a day of rest for the recreation and youth workers who try to provide positive experiences for the young people in Boston who might otherwise drift into crime or come to harm. (Boston Globe)

    Gang expert blames violence on mass media  Mar 30, 2007
    He is the president and founder of the group Parent Universities Inc. The Virginia resident gives talks to juveniles and parents around the nation on youth culture, media influence, teen violence and drugs. In addition to the music, the average juvenile receives more than 1,600 images each day, he said. (Deseret News)

    Helpline Created For Teen Violence Victims  Mar 29, 2007
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    Program to lead kids toward health  Mar 26, 2007
    He advocates using novel approaches to prevent substance abuse, minimize teen violence and reduce teen suicide attempts. He promotes a combination of promoting and reinforcing healthy decision-making while nudging kids away from unhealthy paths, Williston says. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Jackson urges teens to shun drugs, guns (Natasha Altamirano)  Mar 24, 2007
    The Rev. Jesse Jackson yesterday admonished students at Central High School in Capitol Heights to stay in school, say no to drugs and stop teen violence. It's a seemingly banal message, but one that carries extra weight on the heels of a spate of shootings that has claimed nine lives in Prince George's County since March 16. (Washington Times)

    A City's Solution To A Local Gang Problem  Mar 21, 2007
    A little over a year ago, the city of Suffolk was up to it's elbows in teen on teen violence. No one knows that better than A.J. Parker. (WTKR.com, VA)

    Former dean talks about teen violence with PTSA  Mar 14, 2007
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    Youth Council  Mar 4, 2007
    Examples of teen violence are becoming all too common. In his State of the City address last month, Mayor Mark Mallory said his mission is to stop violent crime targets teenagers getting caught up in criminal activity. (WKRC.com, OH)

    Victim's mom backs rally  Mar 1, 2007
    The rally will take place in front of the Edmonton Law Courts, beginning at 9 a.m. Courtepatte said families who've been victimized by teen violence will be there. She hopes there will be a large turnout to send a clear signal to Ottawa. (Edmonton Sun)

    JOHN L. SMITH: Democratic forum produces a nod to Dodd, curiosity about Kucinich  Feb 23, 2007
    ON THE BOULEVARD: Michele Mosey and former Las Vegas homicide detective Phil Ramos have created the Teen Violence Prevention Program, which meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Arbor View High School at 7500 Whispering Sands Drive. It's endorsed by Sheriff Doug Gillespie and District Attorney David Roger. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)

    Police: Teen may have wanted to hurt self  Feb 21, 2007
    To me, there appears to be an increase in teen violence, Jones said. The 17-year-old boy will make an initial court appearance at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Maury County Juvenile Court in Columbia, police said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Vigil Held Demanding Justice  Feb 18, 2007
    The community is vowing to make a change, and stop teen violence. Gunfire at the corner of Linn and Central Parkway in the early morning of January 14th ended with 14-year old Deshawn Myers dead. (WKRC.com, OH)

    Glasgow man assigned public defender in murder case  Feb 16, 2007
    Gebhardt said that in Howard County, cases of teen violence is rare but says he only sees the reported cases. f we don't hear about it, we can't do anything to help, said Gebhardt. (Boonville Daily News, MO)

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    Youth violence, media silence: The Millenials  Feb 12, 2007
    And experts are scrambling to explain the phenomenon of teen violence widely considered a harbinger of national apocalypse ... put it, Were spending millions fighting teen violence and suicide, and then across the street theres the recording industry glorifying and promoting the very things were fighting ... A given article was five times more likely to refer to teen violence in the months following Columbine than in the two years of peak violence. (Yale Herald, CT)

    Stop violence before it starts: working with teen violence  Feb 8, 2007
    Yreka's Siskiyou Daily News - News. Thursday, February 08, 2007. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)

    Russell House fights dating violence with education  Feb 6, 2007
    The Russell House in Rolla is hoping to prevent Rolla teens from becoming statistics by offering education in health classrooms during the 2nd Annual National Teen Violence Awareness and Prevention Week, Feb. 5 through 10. Prevention Specialist Laura Neimeyer, of the Russell House, will be giving three presentations a day, Monday through Friday of this week, to ninth grade students at Rolla Junior High School about how to recognize and prevent abusive relationships. (Rolla Daily News, MO)

    Violence stuns parents, official  Jan 30, 2007
    "Three female juveniles -- at least two attend Eau Gallie High -- will be interviewed by police this morning in connection with the beating, said Melbourne Police Cmdr. Jim Gibbens. After the Brevard County State Attorney's Office and Melbourne police review the video and additional information, criminal charges will be filed, Gibbens added.The attack mirrors a national trend of teen violence, which apparently is staged to be captured on video and posted on Internet sites.Tom Sawyer, principal... (Florida Today)

    Maringouin officials mull police budget  Jan 26, 2007
    In the aftermath of teen violence in Maringouin, some 75 people turned out on a cold rainy night last Thursday for a special Board of Alderman meeting, most of it conducted behind closed doors. For the moment, the Iberville Sheriff's Office and the Louisiana State Police are helping the town enforce a 10 p.m. curfew on Sunday through Thursday. (Plaquemine Post South, LA)

    • Dorgan says he will push access to Indian health clinics  Jan 21, 2007
    Dorgan said the committee also will push initiatives to help the many Indians who suffer from diabetes, and to curb teen violence and boredom on reservations. The committee also will be saddled with looking for ways to settle a 10-year-old class-action lawsuit against the Interior Department. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Despite skepticism, NHPD sticks to its guns  Jan 20, 2007
    The New Haven Police Department (NHPD) and Mayors Office arent nave enough to think that this program alone can have much of an impact on reducing teen violence or crime levels ... Because of the recent spike in homicides and the number of young people in possession of firearms, the city seems particularly concerned about teen violence, an approach that encompasses gun buyback. (Yale Herald, CT)

    Boy, 13, was minutes from home when slain  Jan 17, 2007
    "I've lost plenty of friends to senseless violence, and the rhetoric about stopping teen violence needs to be matched with resources.". Gerena and Emmanuel Saintil, one of the other recent victims, were classmates at the Clarence R. Edwards Elementary School. (Boston Globe -- Local)

    Expert: Suburbs no haven from school violence  Jan 16, 2007
    While many times adults seek to head off problems of teen violence with rules and penalties, Tarlaian said they often begin with an increasing cycle of bullying that can mitigated if detected early on ... Teen violence can also surface when a child lacks some of the traditional forms of socialization or "developmental assets". (Woonsocket Call, RI)

    Students Question Candidates At Mikva Challenge  Jan 15, 2007
    Teen violence was on the mind of Harlan Community Academy High School senior Erica Hambrick, when addressing the 6th ward aldermanic candidates. "I want to know, what do you plan on doing, for it to be safe for the students that attend my school, Hambrick asked. "It's a real big problem because, you can't come to school in the morning without having a drive-by I just turned 18 and I feel that it's time for me to take action and have a say so in what goes on. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)

    Still no letup in attacks on street people  Jan 12, 2007
    Stoops' organization, which documents teen violence against the homeless, has not yet finished its tally for 2006, but he says the numbers so far show a ''dramatic increase'' in murders and attacks on men and women who live on the streets. Those numbers are on the rise in Florida, says Stoops, and in Broward, where local observers report more teenagers seem to be picking on some of the most vulnerable members of society. (The Miami Herald)

    Click here to read more.  Jan 9, 2007
    His mother organized a road race in Spotsylvania aimed at preventing future teen violence. Braswell's brother, Zachary, is now a sixth-grader at Spotsylvania Middle School and is expected to testify today. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    We need help avoiding trouble  Jan 4, 2007
    I want to ask you to work on teen violence and also not to forget about the pre teens like me ... MICHAEL PATRICK MACDONALD: A new chance to stop teen violence. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)

    A new chance to stop teen violence  Jan 4, 2007
    Today's Globe Local Opinion Magazine Education NECN Special reports Obituaries. MICHAEL PATRICK MACDONALD. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)

    Romney's act hits the road  Jan 4, 2007
    MICHAEL PATRICK MACDONALD: A new chance to stop teen violence. ADRIAN WALKER: Sharing the pride. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)

    BIGGEST NEWS STORIES OF THE YEAR TOP 10 2006  Dec 31, 2006
    His mother organized a road race aimed at preventing further teen violence. --Bill Freehling. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)

    Low Self Esteem  Dec 27, 2006
    with an are particularly susceptible to teen violence, as they don t have the inner confidence to reject advances that set off their danger radar. Their minds are so caught up in impressing potential boy/girlfriends, that they can easily miss the signals that would ordinarily protect them. (Suite101.com)

    Sharpton visits area hit hard by teen violence  Dec 23, 2006
    Rev. Al Sharpton visits Miami-Dade area hit hard by teen violence. THE REV. AL SHARPTON AIRS RADIO SHOW FROM MIAMI GARDENS, AN AREA RECENTLY HIT HARD BY TEEN VIOLENCE. (The Miami Herald)

    Stay Out of Their Closets  Nov 26, 2006
    Combine these with teen violence, our hypersexualized society, and the general feeling that there is something uniquely wrong with this generation of children and damn it it's time to clamp down. It may be, as one of the councilors sponsoring the measure admits, "only a Band-Aid," but, hey, that's sometimes more than kids these days are wearing. (Boston Globe)

    LARRY J. ARCE: Get involved inhelping solve problemof homelessness  Nov 14, 2006
    A culture of AIDS, crack cocaine, the increasing breakdown of the traditional family, assault weapons and the escalation of teen violence, and an increase in runaway street kids and tensions resulting from the changing racial profile in America, have created a new profile of homelessness: 79% are under 45 years old, 71% local community residents, 40% women and children, and less than 5% are middle-aged alcoholic white males. Homelessness is a symptom of much deeper problems in our society and... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)

    When teens lack role models, they can easily drift into violence  Nov 14, 2006
    "The fight against gun violence has taken a hit in Lumberton after it lost its Task Force officer who worked within Operation Safe Neighborhood last year. That officer was funded through the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms agency but worked at the Lumberton Police Department.That officer seized 82 guns, a hand grenade and about 45,000 in cash last year while working with Operation Safe Neighborhood in the Lumberton area. The officer no longer works with the Lumberton Police Department.Offenders... (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)

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