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…and an unprecedented wave of violent crimes (Kovaleski, 1999). It is of my opinion that the increased and continual violence that occurs is a direct result of political corruption and poverty. Political corruption in Jamaica is the exploitation of the impoverished…

…and may want their image as their own, and some will go to any lengths to acquire this. Video games are also a large industry in the media. Some of the most popular video games are the most violent ones. The violence that is depicted in video games cause…

…are getting younger and younger. It is not uncommon to find students in grade 1 and 2 committing serious acts of violence. (Youth Gangs, http://ctprevention.com/nesasa/youth/htm) The recent increase number of youth violence is in direct relation with society’s…

…Domestic violence is known by many names including spouse abuse, domestic abuse, domestic assault, battering, partner abuse, marital strife, marital dispute, wife beating, marital discord, woman abuse, dysfunctional relationship, intimate fighting, male…

…to the communities that surround the school. There are many factors which have contributed to the idea that class sizes should be reduced including: falling test scores, rising drop-out rates, increased school violence, trends toward career and character education…

…their community or sending the to private schools. Many parents did not want their children associated with gangs. There only alternative was to keep them away from gangs. Gang Violence was at its high during the early 1990’s. There were no rules. Drive…

…HATE GROWS When a nazi member wants to recruit new teen age en-Nazis they would stand near a school yard. with their shaved scab and bomber jacket evoking images of a powerful and forbidden gang, this would quickly draw a crowd. Following a carefully…

…). In today's larger cities, gang violence is a reality that people have to deal with every day. As gang related crimes increase, officials are trying to find out why people join and remain loyal to gangs. Unfortunately, experts can only hypothesize explanations…

…Is physical abuse the answer to disciplining your child? Physical abuse is physical force or violence that results from punching, beating, kicking, biting, burning or otherwise harming a child. Statistics show that in 1997, 3 million children in the U.S…

…, as in admissions or employment, for minority groups and women (American Heritage Dictionary, 84). But isn't it obvious that you cannot counteract discrimination with more discrimination. It is just like violence. You can't end violence with more violence; it's…