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When Youth Feel Unsafe: Brief Insights on the Cognitive and Academic Effects of Exposure to Violence

February 22, 2018

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Point of View: When Youth Feel UnsafeRecent acts of violence in America's schools are the cause of nationwide concern. Yet even in the absence of school shootings, many young people do not feel safe in their schools and communities or are exposed to violence directly or indirectly. 

Although youth are, on average, feeling safer  and are being exposed to less violence , data suggest that overall reductions are not evenly distributed across the country. Many cities are experiencing rising rates of violent crime.  The trends in these cities make clear that violence and fear of violence remain an everyday reality for too many young people.

The safety of America's young people is essential given what we know about the negative impact of feeling unsafe and being exposed to violence have on young people's development and ability to succeed in school

This Point of View brief from the Center for Promise provides research insights on a particularly timely topic - violence in America's schools - that is impacting young people in America. Learn more about this topic by reading the Center’s Barriers to Success and Barriers to Wellness reports.

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Center for Promise

The Center for Promise, in collaboration with Boston University School of Education, is the first-ever research center for America’s Promise Alliance. The mission of the Center is to develop a deep knowledge and understanding about what is needed to help create the conditions so that all young people in America have the opportunity to succeed in school and life. The Center’s work will add to the academic exploration of these issues and help give communities and individuals the tools and knowledge to effectively work together to support young people.

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The 5 Promises

The 5 Promises represent conditions children need to achieve adult success. The collective work of the Alliance involves keeping these promises to America’s youth. This article relates to the promises highlighted below:

Caring Adults Caring Adults Safe Places Safe Places A Healthy Start A Healthy Start Effective Education Effective Education Opportunities to Help Others Opportunities to Help Others

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