@article{ref1,
title="The psychological consequences to adolescents of exposure to gang violence in the community: an integrated review of the literature",
journal="Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing",
year="2010",
author="Kelly, Shalonda",
volume="23",
number="2",
pages="61-73",
abstract="PROBLEM: Gang violence affects many adolescents in the United States, and there has been an increase in violent crimes against adolescents in recent years. METHOD: A literature review examined studies related to gang violence. FINDINGS: Little research has focused on adolescents' exposure to gang violence and its effects on adolescents' mental health. Adolescents develop internalizing symptoms and externalizing behaviors after exposure to violence; but other factors influence adolescents' exposure and reaction to violence. CONCLUSION: With the increase in gang violence over the years, more research is needed on gang violence and its effects on adolescents and their mental health.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1073-6077",
doi="10.1111/j.1744-6171.2010.00225.x",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6171.2010.00225.x"
}