Books & Audio-Visual
AlleyCat
Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries
Reference & Overview Sources
Full Text? Database Name Vendor Help
yes CQ Researcher CQ Press info
yes Crime and Punishment in America Reference Library Gale  
yes Issues & Controversies Facts.com info
yes Opposing Viewpoints Gale info
Magazine & Journal Articles
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yes Academic Search Premier EBSCOhost info
yes MasterFILE Premier EBSCOhost info
no Alternative Press Index FirstSearch info
no Alternative Press Index Archive FirstSearch info
Web Sites
Child and Adolescent Violence Research at the National Institute of Mental Health
This archived government publication provides "an overview that summarizes research into the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of child and adolescent violence."
Indicators of School Crime and Safety, 2005
Current report on school violence and crime in the schools from the U. S. Departments of Education and Justice. PDF file.
Is Youth Violence Just Another Fact of Life?
This concise fact sheet, from the American Psychological Association, covers two areas of youth violence: "Some Kids Resilient; Some Kids at Risk," and "The Youth Violence Epidemic." Topics covered include children who are prone to violence, gang violence, and the impact of TV on violent behavior.
MediaWise
From the National Institute on Media and the Family, MediaWise is a non-profit organization that focuses on the effects of media on children. The "Facts / Tips and Resources" and "Research and Reports" sections offers publications and research data on the connection between media and aggressive behavior in children.
National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
The National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center is a collaboration of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other Federal agencies. The site claims to be a "one-stop shop" for information on youth violence and prevention. The site provides a large collection of materials like fact sheets, reports, bulletins, brochures, pamphlets, manuals, and training guides, which are all searchable.
Understanding Violent Behavior in Children and Adolescents
This brief fact sheet from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry summarizes characteristics of violent behavior. Coverage includes: "Range of Violent Behavior," "Factors which Increase Risk of Violent Behavior," as well as prevention techniques. Links to additional information is also included.