Articles By Kathryn Seifert

In some parts of the US, violence rates were higher than they have been in decades. Professionals seek the reasons and the cure. Prevention should play a major role in this effort.

It is essential that youth at risk for future violence receive the appropriate interventions to prevent aggression. Risk assessment tools can aid in this process.

Terrorism has its beginning in the abuse, neglect, loss of parents, and exposure to violence in early childhood. Generations of war and violence in the Middle East continues to produce more terrorists. The world must make a commitment to protect its children from war and terrorism.

Sexual abuse of children is a horrible event and the fear of every parent. These offenders are in our communities and will always be there. We need to do all we can to stop abuse at every level: family, community, State, and Nation. Here are some ideas that may not be what you expect.

There appear to be two types of juvenile fire setters: Aggressive and non-aggressive. Assessment is the key to designing interventions. Early interventions are essential. Interventions may involve the family and trauma issues.