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Youth Violence: Do Parents and Families Make a Difference?

Youth Violence: Do Parents and Families Make a Difference?

Authors :
Department of Justice, Washington, DC. National Inst. of Justice.
Steinberg, Laurence
Source :
National Institute of Justice Journal. Apr 2000 (243):31-38.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

This article is an adaptation of the authors statement to the U.S. House of Representatives Bipartisan Working Group on Youth Violence on September 15, 1999. Specifically, the Working Group asked Dr. Steinberg, an adolescent behavior researcher, to address issues concerning the role of parents and families in the genesis and prevention of youth violence. The author notes that among the most powerful predictors of mental health problems among children and adolescents are poor family relationships, and that children with mental health problems are at risk for developing patterns of antisocial and violent behavior. Conversely, parental engagement in their children's lives is one of the most important contributors to children's healthy psychological development. It is argued that any attempt to reduce youth violence must include a systematic effort to improve the home environments of Americas children and adolescents, and in particular, to engage parents in the business of parenting. (GCP)

Details

Language :
English
Issue :
243
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
National Institute of Justice Journal
Notes :
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Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
ED465924
Document Type :
Journal Articles