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Gender Expression, Violence, and Bullying Victimization: Findings From Probability Samples of High School Students in 4 US School Districts.
Gordon AR, Conron KJ, Calzo JP,  et al
J Sch Health. 2018 Apr;88(4):306-314. d
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
A mixed methods study to examine the influence of the neighborhood social context on adolescent health service utilization.
Mmari K, Marshall B, Hsu T,
BMC Health Serv Res. 2016 Aug 24;16
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICL
Violence and youth in a territory of the Metropolitan Area of Brasília, Brazil: a socio-spatial approach.
Moura LB, Oliveira C, Vasconcelos AM.

Cien Saude Colet
. 2015 Nov;20(11):3395-3405.
Paper

Political Violence and Adolescent Out-group Attitudes and Prosocial Behaviors: Implications for Positive Inter-group Relations.
Taylor LK, Merrilees CE, Goeke-Morey MC, et al
Soc Dev. 2014 Nov;23(4):840-859.
Abstract

Exploitation, Violence, and Suicide Risk Among Child and Adolescent Survivors of Human Trafficking in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
Kiss L, Yun K, Pocock N, Zimmerman C.
JAMA Pediatr
. 2015 Sep 8;169(9):e152278.
Abstract

Adolescent-to-Parent Abuse as a Form of "Domestic Violence": A Conceptual Review.
Holt A
Trauma Violence Abuse. 2015 May 13.
Abstract

Adolescents' and adults' experiences of being surveyed about violence and abuse: a systematic review of harms, benefits, and regrets.
McClinton Appollis T, Lund C, et al
Am J Public Health. 2015 Feb;105(2):e31-45.
Abstract

Trajectories of Adolescent Aggression and Family Cohesion: The Potential to Perpetuate or Ameliorate Political Conflict.
Taylor LK, Merrilees CE, Goeke-Morey MC,  et al  

J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol
. 2014 Oct 13:1-15
Abstract

Community violence exposure and severe posttraumatic stress in suburban American youth: risk and protective factors.
Löfving-Gupta S, Lindblad F, Stickley A,  et al
Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol
. 2014 Oct 10
Abstract

Pathways From Bullying Perpetration, Victimization, and Bully Victimization to Suicidality Among School-Aged Youth:
A Review of the Potential Mediators and a Call for Further Investigation.
Hong JS, Kral MJ, Sterzing PR.
Trauma Violence Abus
e
. 2014 Jun 4.
Abstract

Social representation of sexual violence and its relationship with the adherence to the chemoprophylaxis protocol of
HIV in young women and adolescents

Procópio EV, Feliciano CG, Silva KV, Katz CR.
Cien Saude Colet
. 2014 Jun;19(6):1961-9.
Abstract

State of the Evidence: Intimate Partner Violence and HIV/STI Risk Among Adolescents.
Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
Abstract

Brief report: Associations between adolescent girls' social-emotional intelligence and violence perpetration.
Gower AL, Shlafer RJ, Polan J, et al

J Adolesc
. 2014 Jan;37(1):67-71.
Abstract

Trajectories of childhood sexual abuse and early adolescent HIV/AIDS risk behaviors: the role of other maltreatment, witnessed violence, and child gender.
Jones DJ, Runyan DK, Lewis T,
 et al J
Clin Child Adolesc Psychol
. 2010 Sep;39(5):667-80.
Abstract

 

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
'Intergenerational Transmission of Fear: The role of low income black mothers' experiences of violence and its impact on adolescent black girls' outdoor play
JJ Dias  
(139 APHA)
Abstract

Violence and Health
     

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
Adolescent Perspectives on Addressing Youth Violence in the Primary Care Setting.
Riese A, Frank AG, Frederick N, et al
R I Med J (2013). 2016 May 2;99(5):18-21.
Abstract

Efficacy of an HIV Prevention Program Among Female Adolescents Experiencing Gender-Based Violence.
Wingood GM, Diclemente RJ, Harrington KF, et al 
Am J Public Health. 2006 May 2;
Abstract


Violence and Mental Health
     

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Pathological Internet use among adolescents: Comparing gamers and non-gamers.
Strittmatter E, Kaess M, Parzer P, et al
Psychiatry Res
. 2015 Apr 30.
Abstract

Violence and the Internet
     

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Weapons used in serious violence against a parent: Retrospective comparative register study.
Liettu A, Säävälä H, Hakko H, et al
Scand J Public Health
. 2012 Aug 7. 
Abstract

Electronic media, violence, and adolescents: an emerging public health problem.
David-Ferdon C, Hertz MF

.J Adolesc Health. 2007 Dec;41(6 Suppl 1):S1-5.
Abstract


Weapons
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Frequency of Guns in the Households of High School Seniors.
Coker AL, Bush HM, Follingstad DR, Brancato CJ.

J Sch Health
. 2017 Mar;87(3):153-158.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Correlates of weapon carrying among high school students in the United States.
Muula AS, Rudatsikira E, Siziya S.

Ann Gen Psychiatry.
2008 Jul 7;7:8.
Paper

 

Self-Mutilation/Injury
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Paediatric suicidal burns: A growing concern.
Segu S, Tataria R.
Burns. 2016 Jan 20.

Abstract

Factors Distinguishing Youth Who Report Self-Injurious Behavior: A Population-Based Sample.
Taliaferro LA, Muehlenkamp JJ, Borowsky IW,  et al
Acad Pediatr
. 2012 Mar 16.
Abstract

Prevalence and clinical correlates of deliberate self-harm among a community
sample of Italian adolescents.
Cerutti R, Manca M, Presaghi F, Gratz KL.  
J Adolesc
. 2010 May 12.
Abstract

Cannabis use and deliberate self-harm in adolescence: a comparative analysis of associations
in England and Norway.
Rossow I, Hawton K, Ystgaard M.

Arch Suicide Res
. 2009;13(4):340-8.
Abstract

Frequency of Adolescent Self-Cutting as a Predictor of HIV Risk.
Brown LK, Houck CD, Grossman CI, et al

J Dev Behav Pediatr.
2008 May 23.

Abstract
 

Psychological treatment of self-injury among adolescents.
Nock MK, Teper R, Hollander M.  

J Clin Psychol.
2007 Oct 11;63(11):1081-1089
Abstract 
 
Self-cutting and sexual risk among adolescents in intensive psychiatric treatment.
Brown LK, Houck CD, Hadley WS, Lescano CM.  
Psychiatr Serv. 2005 Feb;56(2):216-18
Abstract 

Living on the edge: the current phenomenon of self-mutilation in adolescents.
Derouin A, Bravender T.  
MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs.
2004 Jan-Feb;29(1):12-8
Abstract 


Homicide
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Modifiable Neighborhood Features Associated With Adolescent Homicide.
Culyba AJ, Jacoby SF, Richmond TS, et al
JAMA Pediatr. 2016 Mar 7.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Psychopathic traits and offender characteristics - a nationwide consecutive sample of homicidal male adolescents.
Lindberg N, Laajasalo T, Holi M, et al

BMC Psychiatry
. 2009 May 6;9(1):18
Paper

FULL TEXT ARTICLE
School-associated student homicides--United States, 1992-2006.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2008 Jan 18;57(2):33-6.
Paper

 
Juvenile perpetrators of homicides and attempted homicides--a case control study.
Britvic D, Urlic I, Definis-Gojanovic M.  
Coll Antropol. 2006 Mar;30(1):143-7.
Abstract

Youth homicide racial disparities: gender, years, and cause.
Najem GR, Aslam S, Davidow AL, Elliot N.   

Natl Med Assoc
. 2004 Apr;96(4):558-66.
Abstract


Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Youths
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Victimization and Suicidality Among Dutch Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths.
van Bergen DD, Bos HM, van Lisdonk J,  et al
Am J Public Health
. 2012 Nov 15
Abstract

Prevalence of partner violence in same-sex romantic and sexual relationships in a national sample of adolescents.
Halpern CT, Young ML, Waller MW
 
J Adolesc Health.
2004 Aug;35(2):124-31.
Abstract 

Effects of at-school victimization and sexual orientation on lesbian, gay, or bisexual youths' health risk behavior.
Bontempo DE, D'Augelli AR.

J Adolesc Health 2002 May;30(5):364-74
Abstract 

Same-sex romantic attraction and experiences of violence in adolescence
Russell ST, Franz BT, Driscoll AK
Am J Public Health 2001; 91: 903-906.
Abstract 

 

     Internet Documents

  FULL-TEXT DOCUMENT
Hatred in the Hallways: Violence and Discrimination Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Students in U.S. Schools
H
uman Rights Watch May 2001
Report

Violence Prevention
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Empowering adolescent girls: developing egalitarian gender norms and relations to end violence.
Amin A, Chandra-Mouli V.
Reprod Health. 2014 Oct 21;11(1):75
Paper

The Moderating Role of Developmental Microsystems in Selective Preventive Intervention Effects on Aggression and Victimization of Aggressive and Socially-Influential Students.
Henry D; The Multisite Violence Prevention Project. |
Prev Sci
. 2012 Dec 1
Abstract

Effects of a brief intervention for reducing violence and alcohol misuse among adolescents: a randomized controlled trial.
Walton MA, Chermack ST, Shope JT,  et al
JAMA
. 2010 Aug 4;304(5):527-35
Abstract

Adolescent girls' responses to warning signs of abuse in romantic relationships: implications for youth-targeted relationship violence prevention.
Murphy KA, Smith DI.

J Interpers Violence
. 2010 Apr;25(4):626-47
Abstract

Translating models of antisocial behavioral development into efficacious intervention policy to prevent adolescent violence.
Dodge KA, McCourt SN.

Dev Psychobiol
. 2010 Apr;52(3):277-85.
Abstract
         

Violence Screening
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Medical evaluation of suspected child and adolescent sexual abuse.
Rey-Salmon C.
Arch Pediatr. 2014 Mar 4.
Abstract

Adolescent violence screening in the ED.
Copelan RI, Messer MA, Ashley DJ. 
Am J Emerg Med. 2006 Sep;24(5):582-94.

Abstract

 

Violence and Videogames
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Effects of playing violent videogames on chinese adolescents' pro-violence attitudes, attitudes toward others, and aggressive behavior.
Wei R.
 
Cyberpsychol Behav
. 2007 Jun;10(3):371-80.

Abstract
 

Violence and Pregnancy
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Gang Exposure and Pregnancy Incidence among Female Adolescents in San Francisco: Evidence for the Need to Integrate Reproductive Health with Violence Prevention Efforts.
Minnis AM, Moore JG, Doherty IA, et al
 
Am J Epidemiol.
2008 Feb 27

Abstract
 
 

Violence and Wrestling
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Viewing professional wrestling on television and engaging in violent and other health risk behaviors.
DuRant RH, Neiberg R, Champion H, et al 

South Med J.
2008 Feb;101(2):129

Abstract
 

Violence and Sex Trafficking
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Characteristics of child commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking victims presenting for medical care in the United States.
Varma S, Gillespie S, McCracken C, Greenbaum VJ.
Child Abuse Negl
. 2015 Apr 17.
Abstract
 

Bullying
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Gender Expression, Violence, and Bullying Victimization: Findings From Probability Samples of High School Students in 4 US School Districts.
Gordon AR, Conron KJ, Calzo JP,  et al
J Sch Health. 2018 Apr;88(4):306-314
Abstract

The Child Adolescent Bullying Scale (CABS): Psychometric evaluation of a new measure.
Strout TD, Vessey JA, DiFazio RL, Ludlow LH.  

Res Nurs Health
. 2018 Mar 5
Abstract

Association Among Television and Computer/Video Game Use, Victimization, and Suicide Risk Among U.S. High School Students.
Rostad WL, Basile KC, Clayton HB.
J Interpers Violence. 2018 Mar 1:

Abstract

Bullying and mental health and suicidal behaviour among 14- to 15-year-olds in a representative sample of Australian children.
Ford R, King T, Priest N, Kavanagh A.
Aust N Z J Psychiatry. 2017 Apr 1:4867417700275.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Violent relationships at the social-ecological level: A multi-mediation model to predict adolescent victimization by peers, bullying and depression in early and late adolescence.
Oriol X, Miranda R, Amutio A, et al

PLoS One
. 2017 Mar 30;12(3):e0174139.

Paper

Perceived and Objectively-Measured Neighborhood Violence and Adolescent Psychological Distress.
Goldman-Mellor S, Margerison-Zilko C, et al

J Urban Health
. 2016 Sep 7.
Abstract

Social Representation of Cyberbullying and Adolescent Suicide: A Mixed-Method Analysis of News Stories.
Young R, Subramanian R, Miles S,  et al
Health Commun
. 2016 Aug 26:

Abstract

'I just don't want to get bullied anymore, then I can lead a normal life'; Insights into life as an obese adolescent and their views on obesity treatment.
Reece LJ, Bissell P, Copeland RJ.

Health Expect
. 2016 Aug;19(4):897-907
Abstract

Associations between the group processes of bullying and adolescent substance use.
Quinn CA, Fitzpatrick S, Bussey K, Hides L, Chan GC.
Addict Behav. 2016 Nov;62:6-13.
Abstract

'I just don't want to get bullied anymore, then I can lead a normal life'; Insights into life as an obese adolescent and their views on obesity treatment.
Reece LJ, Bissell P, Copeland RJ.

Health Expect
. 2016 Aug;19(4):897-907.
Abstract

Bullying development across adolescence, its antecedents, outcomes, and gender-specific patterns.
Kretschmer T, Veenstra R, Deković M, Oldehinkel AJ.
Dev Psychopathol. 2016 Jul 15:1-15.

Abstract

Policy Actions to Address Weight-Based Bullying and Eating Disorders in Schools: Views of Teachers and School Administrators.
Puhl RM, Neumark-Sztainer D, Bryn Austin S, et al

J Sch Health
. 2016 Jul;86(7):507-15.
Abstract

Bullying victimization and emotional distress: is there strength in numbers for vulnerable youth?
Eisenberg ME, McMorris BJ, Gower AL, Chatterjee D.
J Psychosom Res. 2016 Jul;86:13-9.
Abstract

Policy Actions to Address Weight-Based Bullying and Eating Disorders in Schools: Views of Teachers and School Administrators.
Puhl RM, Neumark-Sztainer D, Bryn Austin S, et al
J Sch Health. 2016 Jul;86(7):507-15.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
SET- bullying:  presentation of a collaborative project and discussion of its internal and external validity
Alexandros-Georgios Chalamandaris, Michele Wilmet-Dramaix, Mike Eslea, et al
Bio-Med Central Research notes, published online April 12, 2016
Paper

Bullying.
Rettew DC, Pawlowski S.
Child Adolesc Psychiatr
Clin N Am
. 2016 Apr;25(2):235-42.
Abstract

Prevalence and Predictors of Bullying Behavior among Overweight and Obese Youth in a Nationally Representative Sample.
Odar Stough C, Merianos A, et al

Child Obes
. 2016 Apr 8.
Abstract

Bullying victimization in adolescence and psychotic symptomatology in adulthood: evidence from a 35-year study.
Boden JM, van Stockum S, Horwood LJ, Fergusson DM.

Psychol Med
. 2016 Apr;46(6):1311-20.
Abstract

Shared Risk Factors for the Perpetration of Physical Dating Violence, Bullying, and Sexual Harassment Among Adolescents Exposed to Domestic Violence.
Foshee VA, McNaughton Reyes HL, Chen MS,
et al
J Youth Adolesc
. 2016 Apr;45(4):672-86.
Abstract

A meta-analysis of predictors of bullying and victimisation in adolescence.
Kljakovic M, Hunt C.
J
Adolesc
. 2016 Apr 7;49:134-145.
Abstract

Psychiatric outcomes of bullying victimization: a study of discordant monozygotic twins.
Silberg JL, Copeland W, Linker J, et al
Psychol Med. 2016 Mar 16:1-9.
Abstract

Cyberbullying Prevalence Among US Middle and High School-Aged Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Quality Assessment.
Selkie EM, Fales JL, Moreno M
A.
J Adolesc Healt
h
. 2016 Feb;58(2):125-33.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Bullying, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation Among Adolescents in the Fujian Province of China: A Cross-sectional Study

Hong L, Guo L, Wu H,

Medicine (Baltimore)
. 2016 Feb;95(5):e2530.
Paper

School bullying and susceptibility to smoking among never-tried cigarette smoking students.
Azagba S.
Prev Med. 2016 Jan 23;85:69-73
Abstract

Racial bullying and adolescent substance use: An examination of school-attending young adolescents in the United States.
Stone AL, Carlisle SK.

J Ethn Subst Abuse
. 2015 Dec 21:1
Abstract

Implementing a community bullying awareness intervention in an adolescent psychiatric unit: a feasibility study.
Ayala LM, Wang J, Anderson S,

Arch Psychiatr Nurs
. 2015 Dec;29(6):426-33
Abstract

Social networking sites and mental health problems in adolescents: The mediating role of cyberbullying victimization.
Sampasa-Kanyinga H, Hamilton HA.

Eur Psychiatry
. 2015 Oct 26;30(8):1021-1027.
Abstract

Structural Determinants of Youth Bullying and Fighting in 79 Countries.
Elgar FJ, McKinnon B, Walsh SD, et al
J Adolesc Health. 2015 Oct 14
Abstract

Cyberbullying: Review of an Old Problem Gone Viral.
Aboujaoude E, Savage MW, Starcevic V, Salame WO
J Adolesc Health
. 2015 Jul;57(1):10-8.
Abstract

The role of community, family, peer, and school factors in group bullying: implications for school-based intervention.
Mann MJ, Kristjansson AL, Sigfusdottir ID, Smith ML.
J Sch Health
. 2015 Jul;85(7):477-86.
Abstract

Understanding and defining bullying - Adolescents' Own Views
Hellström L, Persson L, Hagquist C.,
Arch Public Health. 2015 Feb 2;73(1):4.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Does parental monitoring moderate the relationship between bullying and adolescent nonsuicidal self-injury
and suicidal behavior? A community-based self-report study of adolescents in Germany

Jantzer V, Haffner J, Parzer P, et al

BMC Public Health, 2015 Jun 24;15:583.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Building Capacity to Reduce Bullying Workshop Summary,
Board on Children, Youth, and Families; Committee on Law and Justice;
Institute of Medicine; National Research Council, Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US);
2014 Aug 26, ISBN-13: 978-0-309-30398-9ISBN-10: 0-309-30398-2
Paper
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Initiating change locally in bullying and aggression through the school environment (INCLUSIVE):
study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial
Bonell C, Allen E, Christie D,  et al.

Trials
. 2014 Sep 30;15:381.
Paper
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
How teen mothers describe dating violence
Herman JW,

Journal Obstetrics & Gynecology Neonatal Nursing, 2013 Jul;42(4):462-70.
Paper

Brief report: Associations between in-person and electronic bullying victimization and missing school because of safety concerns among U.S. high school students.
Steiner RJ, Rasberry CN.
J Adolesc. 2015 May 29;43:1-4.
Abstract
 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Cyber and Traditional Bullying Victimization as a Risk Factor for Mental Health Problems and Suicidal Ideation in Adolescents  
Rienke
Bannink, Suzanne Broeren, Petra Ann van de Looij-Jansen PM, et al
PLoS One. 2014 Apr 9;9(4):e94026
Paper
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Bullying Behaviors in Children and Adolescents:  “An Ongoing Story”
Tsitsika AK, Barlou E, Andrie E, et al
Frontiers in Public Health, February 10, 2014  
Paper
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Psychosocial Profile of Bullies, Victims, and Bully-Victims: A Cross-Sectional Study
Marie Leiner, Alok Kumar Dwivedi, Maria Theresa Villanos,
et al
Frontiers in Pediatrics  January 14, 2014
Paper
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Factors Associated with the Persistence of Bullying Victimization From 10th grade to 13th Grade: A Longitudinal Study
Lars Lie,and Audun Welander-Vatn
Clin Pract Epidemiol Ment Health. 2013; 9: 243–250.
Paper
 
Lori Goldammer, Monica H. Swahn, Sheryl M. Strasser, et al
West J Emerg Med. 2013 August; 14(4): 324–328
Paper
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Identifying Children At Risk for Being Bullies in the US
Rashmi Shetgiri, MD,a,b Hua Lin, PhD, Glenn Flores, MD
Acad Pediatr. 2012 November; 12(6)
: 509–522.
Paper
 
Paul R. Sterzing, Paul T. Shattuck, Sarah C. Narendorf, Mary Wagner, Benjamin P. Cooper
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2012 November; 166(11): 1058–1064.
Paper
 
Maartje Kouwenberg, Carolien Rieffe, Stephanie C. P. M. Theunissen, Mark de Rooij
PLoS One. 2012; 7(12): e52174.
Paper
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Co-occurrence of Victimization from Five Subtypes of Bullying: Physical, Verbal, Social Exclusion, Spreading Rumors, and Cyber
Jing Wang, Ronald J. Iannotti,  Jeremy W. Luk,  Tonja R. Nansel,
J Pediatr Psychol. 2010 Nov-Dec; 35(10): 1103–1112
Paper
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Bullying victimization and substance use among U.S. adolescents: mediation by depression
Jeremy W. Luk, Jing Wang, Bruce G. Simons-Morton
2010 Dec;11(4):355-9
Paper
 

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