“Youth violence is the intentional use of physical force or power to threaten or harm others by young people ages 10-24. It can include fighting, bullying [other youth and even their parents], threats with weapons, and gang-related violence. A young person can be involved with youth violence as a victim, offender, or witness”.
Author: Web Editor
Haven FYI – Friday August 18, 2023
If you’re in a relationship where your partner threatens or injures animals, you’re at increased risk for domestic violence yourself. Abusers harm animals as a way to exert power and control over the people in their life, and that violence often doesn’t stop with animals.
Haven FYI – Friday August 4, 2023
Haven will be hosting a yard sale!
Haven August Article
This month, as we prepare to get our kids back into school, we’re focusing on cyberbullying. Our kids are getting phones at a younger age and schools require our kids to be on computers for a good portion of the day. With access to social media, online platforms, and the internet comes the potential for cyberbullying. Did you know that cyberbullying is a crime? Have you had a chance to talk to your kids about cyberbullying? Do you feel you know what to say or how to help the kids in your life prevent cyberbullying?
