FACTSHEET:
Violence Involving Youth
Violence committed against and committed by
the youth of America is a serious problem. The victimization of youth ranges from child
abuse, child sexual abuse, gang violence and youth-on-youth attacks to hate violence, rape
and murder. In alarming rates, young people are turning to violence to resolve their
problems and to criminal activity as a lifestyle choice. There are many theories about
this type of violence. Some theorists suggest that children learn from their environment--
be it the influence of a crime filled neighborhood, an abusive home, or an isolated rural
area where support services are minimal.
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Photos - Open House: Brides' MarchOne of the activities at our 2005 Open House involved making veils for the 5th Annual Brides' March.For the fifth year in a row, scores of women dressed in wedding gowns, along with men dressed in black, marched through the streets of Washington Heights, the South Bronx, and East Harlem to raise awareness about the devastating effects of domestic violence on Latino and other families and communities. They were joined by members of the Ricart family and families of other women who have been murdered, and by elected officials, clergy, advocates and community. At our Open House, the Alliance helped prepare veils and materials for the march.
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