This Teen Violence presentation will look at the dynamics of youth violence beginning in early childhood through adolescence. We will define violence, look at the categories of violence, and ask and answer the why’s, what’s, and who’s of teen violence including the role of peers, parents, and educators. Some of the areas of discussion include but are not limited to:

Bullying, the classic form of violence
Anger, our most conflicting of emotions
Stereotyping
The role of peers in youth violence
Prevention & intervention strategies
Cyberspace, the new frontier for violence
Tasks of adolescent development and childhood aggression
Conflict management

Date: Wednesday April 7, 2010

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Child & Family, 31 John Clarke Road, Middletown, RI

This workshop is open to all but space is limited.  Please call Naomi Ingersoll at 848-4109 or email ningersoll@childandfamilyri.com to register.