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Chapter 1: Is Violence a Serious Problem?

Chapter Preface

Violent Crime Is Getting Worse

Violent Crime Is Decreasing

Youth Violence Is a Serious Problem

The Problem of Youth Violence Is Overstated

Domestic Violence Against Women Is a Serious Problem

Domestic Violence Against Men Is a Serious Problem

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2: What Are the Causes of Violence?

Chapter Preface

Brain Damage Can Cause Violence

The Role of Brain Damage in Causing Violence Is Overemphasized

Male Violence Against Women Has a Variety of Causes

Gender Has Little to Do with Female Violence

American Culture Leads to Violence

Racial Discrimination and Inequality Cause Urban Violence

Drug Use Leads to Violence

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: What Factors Lead to Youth Violence?

Violence in the Media Can Lead to Youth Violence

Violence in the Media Should Not Be Blamed for Youth Violence

Poor Parenting Is a Factor in Youth Violence

Parents Should Not Be Blamed for Youth Violence

American Culture Is a Factor in Youth Violence

Youth Violence Has Various Causes

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: How Can Society Respond to Violence?

Chapter Preface

Stronger Gun Control Laws Will Reduce Violent Crime

Current Gun Control Laws Will Not Reduce Violent Crime

Zero Tolerance Policies Are a Useful Response to School Violence

Zero Tolerance Policies Are an Unfair Response to School Violence

Hate-Crimes Laws Are a Solution to Violence Against Minorities

Hate-Crimes Laws Are Too Arbitrary

Periodical Bibliography

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