Citation
Forrest, Kimberly Y. Z.; Zychowski, Amy K.; Stuhldreher, Wendy L.; & Ryan, William J. (2000). Weapon-carrying in school: Prevalence and association with other violent behaviors. American Journal of Health Studies. vol. 16 (3) pp. 133-140Abstract
Violence associated with weapons has emerged as a major public health problem among school aged children, particularly adolescents. Data from a large, nationwide survey, the National Add Health Survey, were used to examine the prevalence and risk factors for adolescent weapon-carrying in school and its association with other violent behaviors. The prevalence rates of weapon-carrying and other violent behaviors rose from 7th to 8th grade and peaked at 9th grade. Significant correlates of weapon-carrying in school were low household income, being male, feeling unsafe in school, and substance abuse. Violent behaviors (i.e. having been stabbed/shot, participation in a group fight, having threatened someone with a weapon, and having seriously injured someone) were significantly associated with weapon-carrying. The findings of this study suggest that school-based violence prevention programs should be initiated before 7th grade and should address multiple risk factors.URL
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School violence;Reference Type
Journal ArticleJournal Title
American Journal of Health StudiesAuthor(s)
Forrest, Kimberly Y. Z.Zychowski, Amy K.
Stuhldreher, Wendy L.
Ryan, William J.