“Violence is a serious public health problem in the United States. From infants to the elderly, it affects people in all stages of life. In 2006, more than 18,000 people were victims of homicide and more than 33,000 took their own life.
The number of violent deaths tells only part of the story. Many more survive violence and are left with permanent physical and emotional scars. Violence also erodes communities by reducing productivity, decreasing property values, and disrupting social services.” – Center for Disease Control
The stats listed here, are just an example of the horrific numbers of teens that are impacted by violence in our society and in our school.
- In 2007, 5,764 young people ages 10 to 24 were murdered—an average of 16 each day
- Homicide was the 2nd leading cause of death for young people ages 10 to 24 years old
- Citing the most recent data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the report reveals that 2,827 children and teens died as a result of gun violence in 2003 — more than the number of American fighting men and women killed in hostile action in Iraq from 2003 to April 2006
- 20,000 children will be killed by gun violence during your high school career
- 19.9% reported being bullied on school property in the 12 months preceding the survey; the prevalence was higher among females (21.2%) than males (18.7%).
- In 2005, 23.4% of youths ages 12-17 reported that, in the past year, they had gotten into a serious fight at school or work.
- In 2005, 7.4% of youths ages 12-17 reported that, in at least one instance, they had attacked others with intent to seriously hurt them.
- Nationwide, 18.5% of high school students had carried a weapon (gun, knife, or club) one or more days in the last 30 days. The prevalence of having carried a weapon was higher among male (29.8%) than female (7.1%) students.
- 2006: 9.2% of students nationwide had been hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose by their boyfriend or girlfriend (dating violence).
- 2006: 7.9% of students nationwide had been threatened or injured with a weapon (gun, knife, or club) on school property one or more times.
- Nationwide, 5.0% of students had not gone to school on 1 or more days of the last 30 days because they felt they would be unsafe at school or on their way to or from school.
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