Teen Violence

By Omar Tierrablanca

History of Teen Violence

Teen violence in Neighborhood

Poverty is the reason why teens get into violence in the neighborhood.

Teen also get into more trouble if they live in a bigger city than normal.

Why Teenageviolenceleads into handcuffs

Teens are in handcuffs because of violent crimes.

In 2007 nearly 2.7 million teens were arrested by cops

Why teens join gangs

Teens join gang because of peer pressure.At least 75% teenagers say they are in a gang.

Teens getting charged as adults

If a teen commits a serious crime they can be charged as an adult.

Teen deaths due to violent crimes

Almost 8,200 teens were killed by guns

Teens and Drugs

Almost 70% of America’s teens smoked marijuana

Why teens carry weapons

Teens carry weapons due to rival gangs and they will feel much safer in

the community.

City with the most teen Violence

Detroit!

Country with most teen violence

United States

Teens and school

Most teenagers that are involved in gangs and violence do not graduate

High school.

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