If you are interested in more information about juvenile violence, please consult the recent OJJDP publications listed below. These publications are available in Adobe Acrobat and HTML online formats and can be downloaded from OJJDP's Web site (ojjdp.ncjrs.org). Click on "Publications" to access an alphabetical list of titles or to browse documents by topic area. You may also order copies of these and other publications by calling the Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse at 800–638–8736.

Animal Abuse and Youth Violence (NCJ 188677). 2001. This OJJDP Bulletin describes psychiatric, psychological, and criminal research linking animal abuse to interpersonal violence perpetrated by juveniles and adults. Particular attention is focused on the prevalence of cruelty to animals by children and adolescents and on the role of animal abuse as a possible symptom of conduct disorder. In addition, the motivations and etiology underlying the maltreatment of animals are thoroughly reviewed. The Bulletin includes recommendations to curb such cruelty and provides contact information for additional resources concerned with violence perpetrated against animals and people. Available at ojjdp.ncjrs.org/publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=6184.

Gun Use by Male Juveniles: Research and Prevention (NCJ 188992). 2001. This OJJDP Bulletin examines patterns of gun ownership and gun carrying among adolescents, drawing on data from OJJDP's Rochester Youth Development Study. The Bulletin, which is part of the Youth Development Series, also addresses the interrelationship between gangs and guns and describes prevention programs, including the Boston Gun Initiative, the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services' Youth Firearms Violence Initiative, and OJJDP's Partnerships To Reduce Juvenile Gun Violence Program. Effective efforts to reduce illegal gun carrying and gun violence among youth require the support and participation of multiple community agencies. The information presented in this Bulletin is intended to enhance those efforts. Available at ojjdp.ncjrs.org/publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=5928.

Juvenile Delinquency and Serious Injury Victimization (NCJ 188676). 2001. This OJJDP Bulletin draws on data from two OJJDP longitudinal studies on the causes and correlates of juvenile delinquency—the Denver Youth Survey and the Pittsburgh Youth Study—to explore the interrelationship between delinquency and victimization. The Bulletin, part of the Youth Development Series, focuses on victims of violence who sustained serious injuries as a result of the victimization. Being victimized may lead to victimizing others. The studies found that many victims were prone to engage in illegal activities, associate with delinquent peers, victimize other delinquents, and avoid legal recourse in resolving conflicts. A clearer understanding of the patterns and predictors of victimization offers the potential for increased effectiveness in designing and implementing strategies to reduce both victimization and offending. Available at ojjdp.ncjrs.org/publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=5951.

Short- and Long-Term Consequences of Adolescent Victimization (NCJ 191210). 2002. This Bulletin is part of the Youth Violence Research Bulletin Series, which is produced jointly by OJJDP and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It analyzes National Youth Survey (NYS) data to explore how being a victim of crime during adolescence affects the likelihood of certain negative outcomes in adulthood, including violent and property offending and victimization, domestic violence perpetration and victimization, drug use, and mental health problems. The NYS data reflect the experiences of approximately 1,700 respondents at ages 11–17 and 21–29. Available at www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/ojjdp/191210.pdf.

Violent Victimization as a Risk Factor for Violent Offending Among Juveniles (NCJ 195737). 2002. This Bulletin analyzes the relationships between violent victimization and violent offending among juveniles across a 2–year period, using data for 5,003 youth who participated in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. It looks at victimization and offending experiences in subgroups of juveniles classified by age, gender, race, and level of physical development and also identifies risk and protective factors. The analysis demonstrates that violent victimization is a warning signal for future violent offending and that victimization and offending share many of the same risk factors. The authors discuss policy implications of their findings and suggest directions for future research. Available at www.ncjrs.org/html/ojjdp/jjbul2002_12_1/contents.html.

Trends in Juvenile Violent Offending: An Analysis of Victim Survey Data (NCJ 191052). 2002. This OJJDP Bulletin presents information on trends in juvenile violent offending over the past two decades, based on data collected from the victims of those offenses by the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS). Unlike the data derived from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports, which drive traditional assessments, the information provided by NCVS is not limited to cases that come to the attention of local law enforcement officials. This Bulletin suggests that examining information from a variety of sources about a range of activities related to juvenile offending will assist efforts to prevent and intervene in such delinquency. Available at www.ncjrs.org/html/ojjdp/jjbul2002_10_1/contents.html.