This isn’t easy, though. Since there is no single cause of violence, there is no simple solution. The best we can do is to learn to recognize the warning signs of violence and get help when it is seen in one. The factors that contribute to violent behavior include:Peer pressureNeed for attention or respectFeelings of low self-worthEarly childhood abuse or neglectWitnessing violence at home, in the community or in the mediaEasy access to weaponsOften people who act violently have trouble controlling their feelings. Others may have hurt them. Some think that making people fear them through violence or threats of violence will solve their problems or earn them respect. This isn’t true. People who behave violently loose respect. They find themselves isolated or disliked, and they still feel angry and frustrated. Following are the signs for a serious possibility of a violence:- loss of temper on daily basis, - frequent physical fighting, - significant vandalism or property damage, - increase in risk-taking behavior, - detailed plans to commit acts of violence, - announcing threats or plans for hurting others, - enjoying hurting animals, - increase in use of drugs or alcohol, - carrying a weapon.Drug and alcohol abuse in this country has always been around, but recently numbers are hitting all time highs. From 1992 to 1995, drug use among teenagers almost doubled. Drugs and alcohol are both mind-altering agents, which cause people to do things that they would not normally do or intensify the emotions that they feel. It is believed that many violent acts are due to people being under the influence of some type of narcotic or alcohol. In a survey conducted in University of Tennessee for the Department of Health, the effects of drug abuse on violence were studied. It was found that almost 56% of drinkers also used drugs while drinking. Interestingly, white males were found to be more abuse to violence and crime. With drug use and vi...
