Which of the following youths would be most at risk for becoming a victim of violence?
1. Carlos, a 15-year-old Hispanic who lives with his parents and siblings in a lower-middle class neighborhood. He works every afternoon at a local grocery store.
2. Debra, a 16-year-old Caucasian who lives with her mother and younger sister in a low-income apartment. She just discovered she was pregnant by her 18-year-old boyfriend who is a high-school dropout.
3. Eric, a 15-year-old African-American who lives with his mother and little sister in an inner-city housing project. He recently had his first experience with crack, encouraged by his best friend, who is a member of a gang.
4. Fiona, a 16-year-old African-American who lives with her parents and siblings in an upper-middle class neighborhood in a small city. She participates in school athletics.
ANS: 3
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