CONSEQUENCES

How does youth violence affect its victims throughout their lives?

• A number of young people seek medical care for nonfatal, violence-related injuries. some of these injuries are relatively minor and include cuts, bruises, and broken bones. Other injuries, like gunshot wounds and head trauma, are more serious and can lead to permanent disability.
• Exposure to youth violence can lead to mental health issues. Depression, anxiety, and many other psychological problems, including fear, can result from youth violence.
• Youth violence can have a long-lasting negative impact on communities. This can include increases to health care costs, reduction in productivity, decrease in property values, and the disruption of social services.