Required Reading #2: Adolescent Victimization and Associated Suicidal and Violent Behaviors.
Summary In this study the relationship between victimization and both suicidal and violent behaviors was studied in high school students across New York State with the exception of the city of New York. It was also sought to be seen if there are differences between male and females in this area. Females were shown to have a higher prevalence of suicidal tendencies only. In general it is thought that victimization can end up causing feelings of depression, or disillusionment which can in turn lead to suicidal tendencies and violence.
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The procedure was to administer the Youth Risk Behavior Survey to high school students in New York State (yay Yankees), 75 out of 100 selected schools participated and they had a student response rate of 85%. Once the test was administered students were split into 4 groups, 1-students who did not report any suicidal or violent behavior, 2-......

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Title: Victimization
Approximate Word Count: 1453
Approximate Pages: 6 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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