Discuss the relationship between guns and youth violence

What will be an ideal response?


The answer should include the following points:
• Homicide death rates of males thirteen to seventeen years old often reflect gun use.
• Youths with guns tend to live in communities with high prevalence of gun ownership.
• Youths with guns are more likely to engage in serious assaults and robberies than others.
• Youths involved in drugs are more likely to carry guns than others and to believe that guns are necessary for their protection.
• Youths from gangs are more probable to carry guns.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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