10 Things to Do

1. Since much of violence is learned, it can be unlearned.

2. Violence is preventable; it is not inevitable.

3. The seeds for adult interpersonal violence are planted while young.

4. Sexism, racism and other-socially sanctioned forms of violence affect interpersonal relationships.

5. Teenage relationships must be taken seriously. ,

6. Male teenagers must be educated about their aggressive impulses, but not by being seen as the "enemy".

7. empowerment lies in moving, through victimization, not being stuck in it.

8. Young people are capable of taking responsibility for creating violence-free relationships and environments.

9. Media influences attitudes and behavior and contributes to the desensitization to violence.

10. A violence-prevention training program curriculum cannot end violence on its own. Communities and families have to work together, with support from our institutions, to provide a positive future for our young people.

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