The site focuses on helping youth to identify warning signs of violent behavior and how to get help if they recognize these signs in themselves or their peers.
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PSYCHOLOGISTS & MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION LAUNCH
YOUTH ANTI-VIOLENCE PROJECT
Victims of violence in America today are most likely to be between the ages of 12 and 24. According to MTV: Music Television research, violence is the number one concern overall among its viewers. And, in a recent American Psychological Association (APA)/Penn, Schoen + Berland poll, 40 percent of youth say they have been concerned about a potentially violent classmate.
To help youth proactively address the problem of violence, APA
and MTV have teamed up to provide youth with information about
identifying the warning signs of violent behavior and how to get help if they recognize these signs in themselves or their peers. APA and MTV have also co-produced a "Warning Signs" Web site and
guide that will further help young people recognize when a classmate or friend might be a potential danger to themselves or others. The guide can be obtained by calling the APA at (800) 268-0078 or by logging on to: The site is launching in conjuction with a 30-minute MTV special, called "Warning Signs", on April 22th at 4:30pm (ET/PT). According to the APA/Penn, Schoen + Berland poll, 71 percent
of youth say they want to learn the warning signs of violent behavior. "Violence is a learned behavior, and like any learned behavior, it can be changed," says Russ Newman, Ph.D, J.D., executive director for professional practice, American Psychological Association. "In order to do that, though, it is important to recognize the warning signs of violence and to get help before violence occurs." In addition, psychologists will be facilitating community youth
forums nationwide on the topic of violence. "Engaging youth
throughout the country in dialogue about violence is the necessary first step in addressing this problem," says Dr. Newman. "The more young people understand about violent behavior and its warning signs, the better prepared they'll be to help prevent it." The MTV/APA partnership is part of MTV's "Fight for Your Rights:
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