Here are 14 reasons why America has become the most violent industrialized nation in the world.
- 51% of marriages fail
- 25% of women in abusive relationships
- Children ignored or abused at home
- Gangs offer protection and support
- Drugs offer escape and money
- Neighbors are strangers
- Cities cutting budgets
- Teachers are overwhelmed
- Police try to control criminal behavior
- Religious leaders ignore local community problems
- Adults blame others for their failings
- Parents don’t take responsibility for their child’s behavior
- Families overindulge or over protect children
- Easy access to guns
Community support and involvement strengthens families. It takes a village….
Every day more than 80 Americans die from gun violence. (Source: Coalition to Stop Gun Violence)
Stephanie Mann, Crime and Violence Prevention Consultant
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Monday, February 7, 2011
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