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Violence HIV/AIDS

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

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 Abuse. 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

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

Physical and Sexual Abuse and Unstable Housing among Adolescents with HIV.
Eastwood EA, Birnbaum JM.
AIDS Behav. 2007 May 11;
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

Gender-based violence among Thai adolescents: Implication for HIV prevention
Grisurapong S.
(XVI International AIDS Conference )
Abstract

Child abuse and HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes and behavior among adolescents
in Zambia
Slonim-Nevo V., Mukuka L. et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference )
Abstract

Violence and Health

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

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

Dating violence and sexually transmitted disease/HIV testing and diagnosis among adolescent females.
Decker MR, Silverman JG, Raj A.
Pediatrics. 2005 Aug;116(2):e272-6.
Abstract

Minority adolescent women with sexually transmitted diseases and a history of sexual or physical abuse.
Champion JD, Shain RN, Piper J.
Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2004 Apr-May;25(3):293-316.
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

The effect of Hurricane Katrina on sexual behavior and access to care for adolescent and young women in New Orleans
P Kissinger , N Schmidt , C Sanders, et al
(2006 National STD Prevention Conference)
Abstract

Violence and Mental Health

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Psychiatric disorders and violence: a study of delinquent youth after detention.
Elkington KS, Teplin LA, Abram KM, et al
J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2015 Apr;54(4):302-312.e5
Abstract

The Relationship Between Victimization and Substance Use Among Homeless and Runaway Female Adolescents.
Tyler KA, Gervais SJ, Davidson MM.
J Interpers Violence. 2012 Aug 30.
Abstract

Screening for abuse and mental health problems among illiterate runaway adolescents in an Indian metropolis.
Bhat DP, Singh M, Meena GS.
Arch Dis Child. 2012 Aug 18.
Abstract

The relationship between community violence exposure and mental health symptoms in urban adolescents.
McDonald CC, Richmond TR.
J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs. 2008 Dec;15(10):833-49.
Abstract

Prevalence and correlates of physical and sexual abuse in children and adolescents with bipolar disorder.
Romero S, Birmaher B, Axelson D, et al
J Affect Disord. 2008 Jun 5.
Abstract

The long-term effects of intimate partner violence on adolescent mothers’ depressive symptoms.
Lindhorst T, Oxford M.
Soc Sci Med. 2008 Jan 15
Abstract

Adolescent psychosocial risk factors for severe intimate partner violence in young adulthood.
Keenan-Miller D, Hammen C, Brennan P.
J Consult Clin Psychol. 2007 Jun;75(3):456-63
Abstract

Depression, acute stress and behavioral risk factors in violently injured adolescents.
Pailler ME, Kassam-Adams N, Datner EM, Fein JA.
Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2007 Jul-Aug;29(4):357-63.
Abstract

Violence Exposure and Psychopathology in Urban Youth: The Mediating Role of
Posttraumatic Stress.Ruchkin V, Henrich CC, Jones SM, et al
J Abnorm Child Psychol. 2007 Feb 27;
Abstract

Practitioner review: assessment and treatment of refugee children and adolescents who have experienced war-related trauma.
Ehntholt KA, Yule W.
J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2006 Dec;47(12):1197-210.
Abstract

Psychological Symptomatology among Palestinian Male and Female Adolescents Living under Political Violence 2004-2005.
Al-Krenawi A, Lev-Wiesel R, Sehwail MA.
Community Ment Health J. 2006 Oct 10;
Abstract

Mental health correlates of the victim-perpetrator relationship among interpersonally victimized adolescents.
Lawyer SR, Ruggiero KJ, Resnick HS
J Interpers Violence. 2006 Oct;21(10):1333-53
Abstract

Depressive symptomatology as a predictor of exposure to intimate partner violence among US female adolescents and young adults.
Lehrer JA, Buka S, Gortmaker S, Shrier LA.
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2006 Mar;160(3):270-6.
Abstract

Isolation and normlessness: attitudinal comparisons of adolescent sex offenders, juvenile offenders, and nondelinquents.
Miner MH, Munns R.
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2005 Oct;49(5):491-504
Abstract

The relations among abuse, depression, and adolescents’ autobiographical memory.
Johnson RJ, Greenhoot AF, Glisky E,
J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol. 2005 Jun;34(2):235-47.
Abstract

Associations between youth risk behavior and exposure to violence: implications for the provision of mental health services in urban schools.
Albus KE, Weist MD, Perez-Smith AM
Behav Modif. 2004 Sep;28(4):548-64
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

Nonforcible internet-related sex crimes with adolescent victims: prosecution
issues and outcomes.
Walsh WA, Wolak J.Child Maltreat. 2005 Aug;10(3):260-71.
Abstract

Violence and Drug/Substance Use

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Moderators of the Dynamic Link Between Alcohol Use and Aggressive Behavior among Adolescent Males.
White HR, Fite P, Pardini D, et al
Abnorm Child Psychol. 2012 Aug 23.
Abstract

Differences in the Impact of the Frequency and Enjoyment of Joint Family Activities on Adolescent Substance use and Violence.
Windlin B, Kuntsche E.
J Health Psychol. 2011 Sep 29
Abstract

Heavy Alcohol Use and Dating Violence Perpetration During Adolescence: Family, Peer and Neighborhood Violence
as Moderators.
Naughton Reyes HL, Foshee VA, Bauer DJ, Ennett ST.
Prev Sci. 2011 Apr 15
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

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

The role of drunken older siblings and drunken peers in the alcohol-violence nexus.
Kuntsche E, Gossrau-Breen D, Gmel G.
Eur J Public Health. 2009 May 29.
Abstract

Anabolic-androgenic steroid use and involvement in violent behavior in a nationally representative sample of young adult males in the United States.
Beaver KM, Vaughn MG, Delisi M, Wright JP.
Am J Public Health. 2008 Dec;98(12):2185-7.
Abstract

Violence involvement, substance use, and sexual activity among Mexican-American and European-American adolescents.
Brady SS, Tschann JM, Pasch LA, et al
J Adolesc Health. 2008 Sep;43(3):285-95.
Abstract

Neighborhood Disorganization, Substance Use, and Violence Among Adolescents in Puerto Rico.
Reyes JC, Robles RR, Colón HM, et al
J Interpers Violence. 2008 Mar 4
Abstract

School climate and adolescent drug use: mediating effects of violence victimization in the urban high school context.
Reid RJ, Andrew Peterson N,
J Prim Prev. 2006 May;27(3):283-94.
Abstract

Jocks, gender, binge drinking, and adolescent violence.
Miller KE, Melnick MJ, Farrell MP,.
J Interpers Violence. 2006 Jan;21(1):105-20.
Abstract

Relation between witnessing violence and drug use initiation among rural adolescents: parental monitoring and family support as protective factors.
Sullivan TN, Kung EM, Farrell AD.
J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol. 2004 Aug;33(3):488-98.
Abstract

Weapons

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

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

Maltreatment history and weapon carrying among early adolescents.
Lewis T, Leeb R, Kotch J, et al
Child Maltreat. 2007 Aug;12(3):259-68.
Abstract

Cross-national study of fighting and weapon carrying as determinants of adolescent injury.
Pickett W, Craig W, Harel Y, et al
Pediatrics. 2005 Dec;116(6):e855-63.
Abstract

Weapon violence in adolescence: parent and school connectedness as protective factors.
Henrich CC, Brookmeyer KA, Shahar G.
J Adolesc Health. 2005 Oct;37(4):306-12.
Abstract

Gun carrying and conduct disorder: a highly combustible combination?:implications for juvenile justice and mental and public health.
Loeber R, Burke JD, Mutchka J, Lahey BB. et al;
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2004 Feb;158(2):138-45.
Abstract

Demographic, intrinsic, and extrinsic factors associated with weapon carrying at school.
Kodjo CM, Auinger P, Ryan SA.
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2003 Jan;157(1):96-103
Abstract

Adolescents carrying handguns and taking them to school: psychosocial correlates among public school students in Illinois.
Williams S, Mulhall P, Reis J, De Ville J.
J Adolesc 2002 Oct;25(5):551
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PAPER
Association between illegal drugs and weapon carrying in young people in Scotland: schools’ survey
McKeganey N , Norrie J
BMJ 2000;320:982-984
Paper

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Neighborhood and family predictors of gun carrying among children and adolescents: Results from the Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods
Beth E. Molnar BE, Miller M, Azrael D, et al.
(130APHA)
Abstract

Firearms Exposure Among 5,733 California Adolescents
Sorenson SB
(130APHA)
Abstract

Attitudes about firearm policies: A comparison of adolescents and adults
Vittes KA,
(130APHA)
Abstract

Self-Mutilation/Injury

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

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

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
Human 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

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. 2009 May 13
Abstract

The ecological effects of universal and selective violence prevention programs for middle school students: A randomized trial.
Simon TR, Ikeda RM, Smith EP, et al
J Consult Clin Psychol. 2009 Jun;77(3):526-42.
Abstract

Effectiveness of interventions to prevent youth violence a systematic review.
Limbos MA, Chan LS, Warf C, et al
Am J Prev Med. 2007 Jul;33(1):65-74.
Abstract

Healing Wounded Relationships to Reduce Latino Youth Violence.
Oscós-Sánchez MA, Lesser J.
West J Nurs Res. 2007 Jun 19;
Abstract

Asian/Pacific Islander youth violence prevention center: interpersonal violence and deviant behaviors among youth in Hawaii.
Mayeda DT, Hishinuma ES, Nishimura ST,et al
J Adolesc Health. 2006 Aug;39(2):276.e1-11.
Abstract

A multidisciplinary youth violence-prevention initiative: impact on attitudes.
Chang DC, Cornwell EE 3rd, Sutton ER, et al
J Am Coll Surg. 2005 Nov;201(5):721-3
Abstract

World Health Organization’s TEACH-VIP Contributing to Capacity Building for Youth Violence Prevention.
Meddings DR, Knox LM, Maddaleno M, et al
Am J Prev Med. 2005 Dec;29(5 Suppl 2):259-65.
Abstract

A youth violence prevention curriculum for public health students.
Meyer AL, Masho SW.
Am J Prev Med. 2005 Dec;29(5 Suppl 2):240-6
Abstract

Public health training on the prevention of youth violence and suicide an overview.
Browne A, Barber CW, Stone DM, Meyer AL.
Am J Prev Med. 2005 Dec;29(5 Suppl 2):233-9.
Abstract

Reducing violence in serious juvenile offenders using intensive treatment.
Caldwell MF, Van Rybroek GJ.
Int J Law Psychiatry. 2005 Aug 18;
Abstract

What girls need: recommendations for preventing violence among urban girls in the US.
Molnar BE, Roberts AL, Browne A, Gardener H, Buka SL.
Soc Sci Med. 2005 May;60(10):2191-2204.
Abstract


          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Developing a viable community-university partnership to address youth violence
R Cohen, A Meyer, C Howard, T Edmonds
(132 APHA)
Abstract

Community-based judgments about the need for child protection in cases of intimate partner violence
CA. Taylor, SB Sorenson
(132 APHA)
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

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Facilitating disclosure of intimate partner violence during teen pregnancy
F Somers, , A Rothenberg, EJ. Garland, et al
(139 APHA)
Abstract

Violence and Wrestling

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

A WEEK IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
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

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