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Download full textSigmon, Scott B. – 1994
This paper names and describes a common, growing, and dangerous psychological syndrome: Youth Violence Syndrome (YVS). YVS is characterized by at least nine behaviors: (1) hopelessness; (2) a complete or great disregard for the laws followed by most Americans; (3) a short temper combined with a lack of empathy; (4) a desire for respect from others…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior, At Risk Persons, Elementary Secondary Education
