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**I. (Introduction) Teen violence has became one of the major reasons why so teenagers die or get injured. 1. The victims of teen violence are most often other teenagers. 2. Extremely too many teens dying. 3. Teens who commit acts of violence are often involved in other types of risky or criminal behavior.
 * Teen Violence in the United States

 II. What are some risks factors involved in teen violence? 1. They may use drugs, carry weapons, drive recklessly and have unsafe sex. 2. The most critical risk factor for violence for your children is the behavior of their friends and classmates. 3.Antisocial behaviors, attitudes and beliefs III.What can parents and adults do to eliminate some violence? 1. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Parents can get a little more involved in community activities to come up with way to stop violence. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">2. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">They can be a little more concerned about what their children are doing. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">3. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; msoansilanguage: EN; msospacerun: yes;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Also be sure that your child is involved in positive activities, such as the Boy and Girl Scouts, sports programs, or hobby clubs. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">IV.What can schools do schools do? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">1. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Enforce zero-tolerance policies toward the presence of weapons, alcohol, and illegal drugs <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">2. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Engage students in maintaining a good learning environment by establishing a teen court. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">3. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Develop resource lists that provide referral services for students who are depressed or otherwise under stress. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore; msospacerun: yes;">V. Conclusion <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Stop blaming “Society” and the “Government” for what has happen in Chicago. It is happening everywhere in America. Only the parents of these children know what they have been taught. A child learns what he lives and it begins at home. Sure parents have to work but there should still be rules to follow. Go into your child’s room and make sure there is nothing in your house that wasn’t purchased by you or your child’s allowance