RECENT STATISTICS SHOW THAT:
1 in 4 kids is Bullied. The American Justice Department says that this month 1 out of every 4 kids will be abused by another youth.
1 in 2 kids are bullied outside of school. Such as events in the community, in the city, or at home. However, if it happens outside of school it can and most surely will happen as a repeat offense in school.
Surveys Show That 77% of students are bullied mentally, verbally, & physically.
In a recent study, 77% of the students said they had been bullied. And 14% of those who were bullied said they experienced severe (bad) reactions to the abuse.
1 out of 5 kids admits to being a bully, or doing some "Bullying."
8% of students miss 1 day of class per month for fear of Bullies.
43% fear harassment in the bathroom at school.
100,000 students carry a gun to school.
28% of youths who carry weapons have witnessed violence at home.
282,000 students are physically attacked in secondary schools each month.
More Recent statistics show that:
A poll of teens ages 12-17 proved that they think violence increased at their schools.
More youth violence occurs on school grounds as opposed to on the way to school. This trend is changing as noted in the CAABI statistics, however, this may depend on where you live.
80% of the time, an argument with a bully will end up in a physical fight.
I have found through talking with kids that this is more near 93%, in grade 2nd through 4th.
1/3 of students surveyed said they heard another student threaten to kill someone.
1 out of 5 teens knows someone who brings a gun to school.
2 out of 3 say they know how to make a bomb, or know where to get the info to do it.
Almost half of all students say they know another student who's capable of murder.
ACCORDING TO THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE STATISTICS - School Crime and Safety:
46% of males, and 26% females have been in physical fights.
Those in the lower grades reported twice as many fights as those in the higher grades.
However, there is a lower rate of serious violent crimes in the elementary level than in the middle or high schools.
Teenagers say revenge is the strongest motivation for school shootings
- 87% said the shootings were motivations to "get back at those who have hurt them."
- 86% said, "general bullying" causes teenagers to turn to lethal violence in the schools.
Students recognize that being a victim of abuse at home or witnessing others being abused at home may cause violence in school.
- 61% said students shoot others because they have been or are currently victims of physical abuse at home.
- 54% said witnessing physical abuse at home can lead to violence in school.
Students say their schools are not safe. Family Factors in Youth Violence: According to Statistics more than 1 in 3 high school students, both male and female, have been involved in a physical fight. 1 in 9 of those students have been injured badly enough to need medical treatment.
Occurrence of Teen Violence and Consequences of Teen Violence
In 2002, more than 877,700 young people ages 10 to 24 were injured from violent acts. Approximately 1 in
13 required hospitalization (CDC 2004).
Teen Violence causes, incidence, and risk factors.
Homicide is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 10 to 24 overall. In this age group, it is the leading cause of death for African-Americans, the second leading cause of death for Hispanics, and the third leading cause of death for American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Asian Pacific Islanders (Anderson and Smith 2003).
In 2001, 5,486 young people ages 10 to 24 were murdered, an average of 15 each day (CDC 2004).
In 2001, 79% of homicide victims ages 10 to 24 were killed with firearms (CDC 2004).
In a nationwide survey, 17% of students reported carrying a weapon (e.g., gun, knife, or club) on one or more days in the 30 days preceding the survey (Grunbaum et al. 2004).
Among students nationwide, 33% reported being in a physical fight one or more times in the 12 months preceding the survey (Grunbaum et al. 2004).
Nationwide, 9% of students reported being hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose by their boyfriend or girlfriend in the 12 months prior to being surveyed (Grunbaum et al. 2004).
Groups at Risk of Teen Violence
Of the 5,486 homicides reported in the 10 to 24 age group in 2001, 85% (4,659) were males and 15% (827) were females (CDC 2004).
A nationwide survey found male students (41%) more likely to have been involved in a physical fight than female students (25%) in the 12 months preceding the survey (Grunbaum et al. 2004).
A nationwide survey found female students (12%) more likely than male students (6%) to have been forced to have sexual intercourse (Grunbaum et al. 2004).
Risk Factors for Teen Violence:
The 2002 National Gang Trends Survey (NGTS) stated that there are more than 24,500 different street gangs in the United States alone. More than 772,500 of the members of these gangs are teens and young adults. What to do Most teen management professionals agree that dealing with a teen with an anger problem should start at home. They believe that most teen anger comes from underlying emotional problems such as fear or rejection or failure. Suggestions on what to do when your teen has an anger management issue include: If all else fails, check into professional help for your child.
The 2002 NGTS also showed that teens and young adults involved in gang activity are 60 times more likely to be killed than the rest of the American population.
A 2001 report released by the U.S. Department of Justice claims that 20 out of 1000 women ages 16 to 24 will experience a sexual assault while on a date. And that 68% of all rape victims know their attackers.
The U.S. Justice report also stated that 1 in 3 teens, both male and female, have experienced some sort of violent behavior from a dating partner.
Although all of the statistics focus on differing topics they all point to one frightening conclusion, teen anger and violence is now, and has been for several years, a problem in our society.
Teen Anger and Violence Warning Signs
The National Youth Violence Prevention Center has compiled the following list of warning signs that your teen may be having anger management issues:
Check into family counseling as well; remember teen anger isn't just your child's problem.