Youth Violence - An International Crisis is out of print but watch for the new book coming Jan. 07 - "Blood In My Locker" THE FOLLOWING IS THE INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK - YOUTH VIOLENCE - An International Crisis. FOLLOWING THE INTRODUCTION IS A LISTING OF THE CHAPTERS. YOUTH VIOLENCE – AN INTERNATIONAL CRISIS A book on Violence and bullying that no parent, educator and law enforcement agent should be without. Years of research and work on the frontlines combined with common sense approaches make for a truly new and powerful look at the phenomenon of today’s youth violence. In addition to being the founder and director of End Youth Violence and the creator of the www.youthandviolence.com web site, Mr. Miller has worked on the frontline in youth services in Vancouver, Toronto and Inner City Los Angeles. He knows the problems facing youth and can help you to understand these issues as well. Introduction Youth violence is an epidemic facing nations around the world. It is not an isolated issue facing just Americans, Canadians, British or solely any other group of people. It is not solely a problem with black people, first nations people, Hispanic people or Caucasians. It is not solely a male problem or a female problem. It is not solely a problem with teenagers, nor is it just a primary age problem. It is a problem that faces all creeds, colors, races, genders and socio-economical classes etc. Youth violence and bullying can be detected as early as pre-school ages. Behaviors should be taught and enforced from birth. Way to often such aggressive or violent behaviors are classified as “just a stage” and is allowed to perpetuate itself into more advanced stages of bullying and violence. As a learned behavior, they learn that such is acceptable through watching others and a lack of corrective actions by parents and educators. The other concern is that as a learned behavior, if a child grows up in an abusive home or a home that facilitates bullying and violence this attitude is further enforced as acceptable. If a child is bullied by siblings or parents, they may act out and bully or get aggressive with school mates or others outside of the home as a reaction to feel a sense of power to compensate for the feelings of inadequacy and lost control at home. The following book will delve into the causes, issues and some solutions in relation to Youth violence and Bullying. We as a society must come to a better understanding of these issues and thus can have a more informed approach to raising our children with the non-violent attitudes and behaviors'. TABLE OF CONTENTS  1. Youth Violence Defined  2. Bullying Defined 3. The Role Of Parents 4. The Role Of Teachers 5. The Role Of Youth 6. Empowering Youth 7. Media as an Influence In Youth Culture 8. Video Games and Violent Behavior 9. Prevention Program Ideas 10. Preventative Solutions vs. Reactionary Approaches 11. Youth Detention as a Crime University 12. Law Enforcement and Criminal Actions 13. Self Inflicted Violence and Suicide 14. Empowering Youth to Initiate Change 15. Youth Violence Statistics vs. Youth Violence Reality 16. Community Based Solutions 17. Creating an Action Plan 18. Getting Help 19. Real Life Stories Of Youth Violence and Bullying 20. Letters From Victims and Families Of Youth Violence 21. Community & School Assessments 22. The Role of Sports and Extracurricular Activities in Reducing Aggressive Behaviours 23. Date Rape and Dating Violence 24. Access to Weapons and Social Acceptance 25. Inner City Areas as a Coral For Under Privileged & Minorities 26. Teachers and Parents as Victims 27. Teachers and Parents as the Aggressors 28. The Effects Of Poverty Have on Youth Violence 29. Substance Use and Abuse As a Contributing Factor 30. Peer Pressure as a Catalyst 31. Youth Employment as a Contributor or Solution? 32. Removing the Youth From the Violence can Remove The Violence From the Youth 33. Profile Of A School Shooter 34. The Mentality of Swarming or Group Attacks 35. Youth Gangs 36. Youth on the Streets 37. Gun Manufacturers & Retailers - avoiding the product liability laws To pre-order a copy of this book, email james@youthandviolence.com