Module 4

Question 0

At what age does the killing of juveniles peak ? Which age is it at its lowest ? The two peaks ?

Answer 0

The age for males is 13
-its lowest is at ages 6-12
Peak 1: The first hours of life until age 5, usually committed by parents or caretakers
Peak 2: Ages 12 up until 18 usually committed by peers

Question 1

How much does homicide impact juveniles ? What year did the peak of juveniles being killed occur ?

Answer 1

Homicide is one of the leading causes of juvenile deaths in the US
-1993 was the peak year for juvenile homicides

Question 2

To what extent does gender matter in terms of killing juveniles ?

Answer 2

Gender plays a large part in the rise of homicides for juveniles
-Mostly for males

Question 3

Discuss race and ethnic groups of juveniles that seem to consistently have high rates of being killed.

Answer 3

-Blacks

Question 4

Discuss the impact of firearms on the killing of juveniles. Do they matter ?

Answer 4

Firearms are the cause of the peak in 1993

Question 5

To what extent is suicide a cause of death of persons in the US in relation to homicide ?

Answer 5

For every one homicide there are two suicides

Question 6

What are some facts and issues regarding suicide among juveniles in the nation?

Answer 6

It is most common in the US in Canada

-It is just as likely for a juvenile to be a victim of suicide just as homicide

Question 7

What are the trends for violent victimization among juveniles in recent years ?

Answer 7

There has been a decrease , at its lowest in1993-2003

Question 8

What age differences exist regarding the rate at which male juveniles are offended against as compared to females?

Answer 8

Male sexual assault peaks at the age of 5 while females at 14