Question

List three risk factors that make children and teens more likely to be involved in violence.

Answer 1

Previous aggressive or violent behavior.

Being the victim of physical abuse and/or inappropriate abuse.

Exposure to violence in the home and/or community.

Being the victim of bullying.

Genetic (family heredity) factors.

Exposure to violence in media (TV, movies, etc.)

History of violent victimization.

Attention deficits, hyperactivity, or learning disorders.

History of early aggressive behavior.

Involvement with bad substances.

Low IQ.

Poor behavioral control.

Deficits in social cognitive or information-processing abilities.

High emotional distress.

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Answer 2

Parents are criminals or have a record
Parent and child are separated

Academic Failure

Early signs of violence in the school setting/home setting

Hurts animals

Enjoys setting fires

Deliquent siblings or peers

In a gang

Poverty

Substance Abuse

Exposure to violence/prejudice at an early age

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