American Psychological Association
Developing Adolescents
Why to young people act the way they do? Scholars investigate the stages of adolescent development incorporating high school psychology techniques. Using research from the American Psychological Association, they uncover the five areas...
ProCon.org
Pro Con: Video Games: Do Violent Video Games Contribute to Youth Violence?
Pro and con argument about the relationship between playing violent video games and youth violence. Website presents research, studies, comments and pro-con list.
PBS
Pbs: Fighting School Violence
A collection of resources on the topic of school violence, following the Littleton, Colorado shootings in 1999. Includes a link to A Guide to Safe Schools and articles on communities trying to address youth violence.
Other
The Influence of Media Violence on Youth [Pdf]
Useful for papers and research projects about the effects of media violence on youth, this report was published in an academic journal.
Other
Northern Valley High School: A Project on Youth Gangs
Young scholars will explore the dangers gangs pose to themselves and their school communities in this WebQuest. Students will research youth gangs and create media campaigns for middle school young scholars to persuade them to stay out...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: In Chicago, One Woman Offers a Safety Net
Article reports on the work of one woman who is trying to make Chicago a safer place for young people. Includes an audio version of the story.
American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association: Violence and Youth
Looking at school shootings, this article posts questions regarding whether some kids are prone to violence and how soon we need to do something about it.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Littleton Shooting, 1999 Interviews
Read interviews with leaders in education, psychology, and law on the topic of youth violence. Looks at the issue of "Why our sons turn violent and how can we save them." Read the answers to this question, with specific details on recent...
Other
National Crime Prevention Council: Teens, Crime, and the Community
With a section for teens and one for adults, TCC offers information and resources aimed at reducing violence in the lives of teens--with their help.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: A Deadly Trend
Transcript of an interview with three experts on the issue of school violence, following the school shooting in Springfield, Oregon in 1998. (Aired: May 22, 1998)
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Gun Control
This resource offers extensive information for students and teachers examining the ongoing debate around the issue of gun control. Resources include news articles, legal cases, legislation, audio files, etc. as well as teaching materials.
Other
Partners Against Hate
Partners Against Hate provides educational and support information for families and professionals.
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
National Youth Anti Drug Media Campaign: Above the Influence: Rohypnol Facts
This resource provides inforamtion about the risks of using Rohypnol, commonly known as roofies.
Mex Connect
Mex Connect: Upsurge and Massacre in Mexico, 1968
This three-part investigation into the 1968 student massacre in Mexico city prior to the Olympic Games gives insight into their protest movement, the events of the Sad Night, and the lasting effects of the violence 30 years after the...
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Bureau of Investigation: Gangs
A staggering 1.4 million active gang members walk the streets in the United States. Get the latest gang stories in the news, takedowns and cases, anti-gang programs, and toolkits for educators and parents.
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Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Responsible: Teaching Guide [Pdf]
In "Responsible" by Darlene Ryan, Kevin falls in with the wrong crowd, as he usually does whenever his family moves. But this time, the leader, Nick, is into intimidation of a girl called Erin. When Kevin realizes that Erin is to be...