Saturday, April 26, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Deadly Lessons
One week ago a local television station CLTV presented the second installment of an award winning documentary Deadly Lessons, exploring the problem of school violence. Over 24 CPS students have been lost due to violence in the current school year. Host Gaynor Hall did a weeklong series of interviews of Chicago youths, parents of slain CPS students, Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan, community activists and public officials that were both riveting and informative. This series is a must see as we delve into this devastating crisis within our community.
weblogs.cltv.com/news/local/chicago/deadly_lessons/
weblogs.cltv.com/news/local/chicago/deadly_lessons/
Where Do We Start?
There are many paths we can take to begin to find solutions. This video by Tung Pham, a young videographer from Listen Up!Youth Media Network exemplifies one positive and proactive action.
It's a start!
http://www.archive.org/details/GunViolence120050423042939
It's a start!
http://www.archive.org/details/GunViolence120050423042939
Children, School and Inequality
This link is to a very informative video about the effects of socio-economic disadvantages of children in disadvantaged economic areas.
http://www.archive.org/details/openmind_ep398
http://www.archive.org/details/openmind_ep398
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Facts and Stats
According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Youth Violence: Fact Sheet
Occurrence
Youth violence is an important public health problem that results in deaths and injuries. The following statistics provide an overview of youth violence in the United States.
* In 2003, 5,570 young people ages 10 to 24 were murdered—an average of 15 each day. Of these victims, 82% were killed with firearms (CDC 2006).
* Although high-profile school shootings have increased public concern for student safety, school-associated violent deaths account for less than 1% of homicides among school-aged children and youth (Anderson et al. 2001).
* In 2004, more than 750,000 young people ages 10 to 24 were treated in emergency departments for injuries sustained due to violence (CDC 2006).
* In a nationwide survey of high school students (CDC 2004):
33% reported being in a physical fight one or more times in the 12 months preceding the survey.
17% reported carrying a weapon (e.g., gun, knife, or club) on one or more of the 30 days preceding the survey.
* An estimated 30% of 6th to 10th graders in the United States were involved in bullying as a bully, a target of bullying, or both (Nansel et al. 2001).
Youth Violence: Fact Sheet
Occurrence
Youth violence is an important public health problem that results in deaths and injuries. The following statistics provide an overview of youth violence in the United States.
* In 2003, 5,570 young people ages 10 to 24 were murdered—an average of 15 each day. Of these victims, 82% were killed with firearms (CDC 2006).
* Although high-profile school shootings have increased public concern for student safety, school-associated violent deaths account for less than 1% of homicides among school-aged children and youth (Anderson et al. 2001).
* In 2004, more than 750,000 young people ages 10 to 24 were treated in emergency departments for injuries sustained due to violence (CDC 2006).
* In a nationwide survey of high school students (CDC 2004):
33% reported being in a physical fight one or more times in the 12 months preceding the survey.
17% reported carrying a weapon (e.g., gun, knife, or club) on one or more of the 30 days preceding the survey.
* An estimated 30% of 6th to 10th graders in the United States were involved in bullying as a bully, a target of bullying, or both (Nansel et al. 2001).
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