Special Issue "Youth Violence"

Dear Colleagues,

According to the World Health Organization, youth violence has clearly been recognized as a serious public health problem in almost all countries around the world. While some young people are the perpetrators of different forms of violence such as bullying and homicide, others are found as victims and/or witnesses of this violence. For instance, homicide is the fourth leading cause of death among young people aged 10–29. Victims of youth violence are often young people. Undoubtedly, a number of human service professionals and policymakers have been working hard to stop violence and to identify the most effective method of preventing youth violence. However, there is neither a quick solution nor a straightforward approach to preventing youth violence.

This Special Issue welcomes submissions that examine the role of personal, social, and environmental influences in the etiology and prevention of youth violence. It also investigates the best practices of youth violence prevention. Special emphasis will be placed on the integration of theories, research, and/or practice in illustrating how and what can be done to stop youth violence from a public health perspective.

Contributors from public health, criminology, criminal justice, psychology, psychiatry, sociology, public health, social work, and allied fields are encouraged to submit a full paper for publication. It is hoped that this Issue will advance our understanding of youth violence and help in identifying effective strategies to stop violence from a public health perspective.

Prof. Dr. Wing Hong Chui
Prof. Dr. Xiying Wang
Guest Editors

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