TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2001//
TI  - Youth exposure to violence: Prevalence, risks, and consequences
JO  - American journal of orthopsychiatry
A1  - Earls, Felton J.
A1  - Birdthistle, Isolde
A1  - Stichick, Theresa L.
A1  - Buka, Stephen L.
SP  - 298
EP  - 310
VL  - 71
IS  - 3
N2  - Recent empirical work on the distribution, determinants, and consequences of children and adolescents' witnessing of community violence are reviewed. Major findings across studies indicate that males, ethnic minorities, and urban residents are at increased risk for witnessing violence, and that higher rates of PTSD, depression, distress, aggression, and externalizing behavior disturbances are reported among those who witness violence. Degree of family conflict, domestic violence, and family support were demonstrated to modify the impact of exposure to violence. Research and policy recommendations are offered.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0002-9432
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0002-9432.71.3.298
ID  - ref1
ER  -