Violence, an attempt to harm a person or property, is caused by uncontrolled anger which is used to intimidate, injure, and/or control others.

Causes of Youth Violence

• neglect or abuse
• lack of positive role models
• lack of adult supervision
• pressure from peers
• feelings of not belonging
• lack of meaning in life
• sense of having no future
• no other options for expressing anger, resolving conflicts
• use of alcohol
• use or sale of other drugs
• possession of a weapon

Forms of Violence

• abuse
• vandalism
• crime
• destruction of own or family's belongings/property
• bullying/harassment

How to Help

• be a positive role model
• share values
• treat others with respect
• respect others' differences
• build selfesteem
• listen
• encourage independence
• help to develop interests and skills
• discuss importance of staying in school
• teach and model positive ways of handling anger
• understand and accept own and other's anger
• express anger by talking about feelings
• stay calm
• use skills for managing anger
• teach and model conflict resolution skills

Sources of Help

• counselor/family counselor
• school counselor
• social service agency

Emergency Services ....................................................... 911

First Call For Help, a 24-Hour Crisis Hotline ..........................(509)-838-4428

TDD ........................................................................ (509)-624-0004

Spokane Mental Health ................................................... (509)-838-4651

Spokane County Family Reconciliation Services .......................(509)- 456-4132

YWCA - Alternatives to Domestic Violence ............................(509)- 326-2255

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