title: Critical issues in the prevention of violence-related behavior in youth.
abstract: Violence prevention programs with varying degrees of scientific support have proliferated in the United States and elsewhere. This paper previewed a broad range of programs involving youth, families, or systems that aimed to prevent or reduce violence-related behavior. The purpose of the review was to address critical issues concerning (1) target level of programming, (2) theory-driven versus problem-driven conceptualization, (3) cultural considerations, (4) developmental considerations, (5) intervention fidelity, and (6) outcome and impact assessment. Conclusions about these issues address tendencies and trends across programs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia 29208, USA.
authors.forename: Suzanne E U
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Kerns
authors.forename: Ronald J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Prinz
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D002648:Child; D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008960:Models, Psychological; D015397:Program Evaluation; D014481:United States; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control*