Welcome to Teen Violence Statistics

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Statistics show youth violence is becoming a huge problem throughout the world. The purpose of this website is to help educate the public on teenage violence issues; such as gang violence, school shootings, school bullying, anger issues, date rape, and more. Our goal is to help teens, families, and communites get the education and help they need to prevent teen violence. This site offers information on how to seek therapy or treatment for teens and families who are suffering from teen violence issues or abuse. By learning about the causes of teen violence and what each of us can do to help prevent this type of abuse we can help our communities be a safer place.


Gang Violence
Gang violence is real, and a natural concern for most parents. This article contains the history of gang violence and some gang violence statistics, based on a National Youth Gang Survey conducted by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
Teen Violence Causes
It is difficult to pinpoint teen violence causes but there are some warning signs. This article has a list of reasons teenagers may commit violent acts, explains what may cause youth to become violent, and offers risk factors for children that may become involved in teen violence.
Causes of School Violence
There are many factors that contribute to causes of school violence. Get information on physical factors of school violence, behavioral factors of school violence, learned factors of school violence, availability of weapons, and tips on stopping school violence.
Violence Intervention
Violence intervention can happen on many different levels. This article focuses on violence intervention on the community level. Find out ways you can help prevent violence, or help with violence intervention programs by volunteering, donating, and advocating.
Sexual Violence Statistics
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most recent sexual violence statistics indicate that on average about 24 people per minutes are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner. Sexual violence statistics show that number reaches about 12 million people each year in the United States.