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Elena Sokolow
Tue, 11/20/2007

Many Youths Fearful in Their City

Effects of Violence on Youth and Some Strategies to Address Them

A recent Boston Globe Article reflected upon something which seems to be rarely discussed in the media: how youth who are not directly involved in a violent incident are significantly affected, and often traumatized by it...  read more »

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