Is Youth Violence a Serious Problem? Yes: Youth Violence Is a Serious Problem. Youth violence is increasing / by The Public Agenda --
Young offenders are committing increasingly brutal crimes / by Cindy Loose and Pierre Thomas --
The problem of younger violators is increasing / by Bettianne Levine --
Girls are becoming more violent / by Patricia Chisholm --
Weapon-carrying in schools is a growing problem / by Jennifer C. Friday --
No: Youth Violence Is Not a Serious Problem. Youth violence is not increasing / by the Children's Defense Fund --
The problem of youth violence is exaggerated / by Eric R. Lotke --
Teens are unjustly blamed for an increase in violence / by Mike Males --
The extent of youth violence has been distorted / by Barry Krisberg --
What Causes Youth Violence? The causes of youth violence: an overview / by Richard A. Mendel --
A lack of moral values causes youth violence / by Don Feder --
Illegitimacy contributes to youth violence / by Allan C. Brownfeld --
The lack of a structured family life causes youth violence / by Emilio Viano --
Gangs perpetuate youth violence / by Nina George Hacker --
Television violence may cause youth violence / by Mary A. Hepburn --
Many factors can cause youth violence / by Randi Henderson --
How Can Youth Violence Be Reduced? Reducing youth violence: an overview / by Craig Donegan --
Rehabilitation programs can reduce youth violence / by Mary Dallao --
Reforming the juvenile justice system can reduce youth violence / by Nick Gillespie --
Training in conflict resolution can reduce youth violence / by Kim Nauer --
A grassroots peace movement is reducing youth violence / by John Brown Childs --
Organized youth activities can prevent violence / by Bob Herbert --
Giving teachers more control can reduce youth violence / by Stephen Goode --
Church-based programs can reduce youth violence / by Jean Sindab --
Should Violent Youths Receive Harsh Punishment? Harsh punishment for violent youths: an overview / by Fox Butterfield --
Yes: Violent Youths Should Be Punished Harshly. Juvenile justice needs to be tougher / by Ed Koch --
Violent youths should be punished as adults / by Robert L. Sexton --
Authorities should have increased access to the records of violent youths / by James Wootton --
No: Violent Youths Should Not Be Punished Harshly. Harsh punishment will not help violent youths / by Lane Nelson --
Society should focus on prevention, not punishment / by John Allen.
