Youth violence: understanding and prevention: strategies of intervention. Part II.
Youth violence is a complex problem. The recent youth related violent incidents are of great impact taking in consideration the emotional costs to victims, their families and to the health and safety of citizens; as well as the economic cost to society. It is a major public health concern that requires participation, collaboration and integration of efforts from parents, citizens and professionals from different disciplines.
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Department of Psychiatry, University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine, PO Box 365067, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-5067.
D000293:Adolescent; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000188:drug therapy; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D011634:Public Health; D011647:Puerto Rico; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology