Community facilities differ in the resources they provide to residents. Which of the following can reduce the potential for crime and violence and should be encouraged by the nurse? Select all that apply
1. Recreational facilities such as playgrounds, parks, and swimming pools.
2. Spectator sports such as football or hockey
3. Gangs, because they allow for a sense of belonging for youth.
4. Watching violent television programs, because doing so allows youth to have experience with violence that curtails its likelihood
ANS: 1, 2
Recreational facilities and spectator sports allow socially acceptable outlets for a variety of feelings, including aggression. Joining gangs and watching violent TV programs are known to increase violence.
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