Project HEALINGS

Risk and Protective Factors

Preventing youth violence begins with understanding that no single cause leads a young person to commit or experience violence. Instead, it’s a mix of individual, relationship, community, and societal influences. […]

About Youth Violence

Youth violence doesn’t just cause immediate harm—it can have lasting consequences on a young person’s physical, mental, and social well-being. Exposure to violence during adolescence can disrupt healthy development, impair […]

About School Violence

School violence is a serious issue that disrupts learning, affects student well-being, and impacts entire communities. It includes acts such as bullying, fighting, weapon use, gang violence, and sexual violence, […]

Youth Violence

Youth violence is a serious issue affecting young people aged 10 to 24, often manifesting through fighting, bullying, weapon threats, and gang-related activities. It not only harms the victims but […]