Violence, aggression, and bullying continue to be major problems among contemporary children and adolescents. As a clinician, you must consider the following questions: 1) What factors increase the risks for violence and aggression? and 2) What protective factors reduce the risks for violence and aggression? The risks for violence include, but are not limited to, child abuse, disconnection to family, and cultural influences. Protective factors that help to mitigate aggression and violence include connectedness to family and community, success in school, and emotional stability. In addition to increasing your knowledge of the propensity of violence, consider a clinician’s role in helping children, adolescents, and families experience and enact violence less often.

For this Discussion, consider the myriad cultures in your community and throughout the world. Using the week’s resources, Walden Library, and reputable sources on the Internet, select a culture and consider the risk factors that might influence violence and aggression within that culture. Consider the protective factors that may help to mitigate violence and aggression within that culture.

With these thoughts in mind:

By Day 3

Post a brief description of the culture you selected. Then, explain one way this culture may influence risk factors for violence and aggression and why. Be specific. Finally, explain two protective factors you might introduce to family systems in that culture that may reduce or prevent violence and aggression, and justify your selection. Be specific and justify your response with evidence-based research.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the week’s resources.

Required Readings

Duffy, A. L., Penn, S., Nesdale, D., & Zimmer‐Gembeck, M.J. (2017). Popularity: Does it magnify associations between popularity prioritization and the bullying and defending behavior of early adolescent boys and girls?. Social Development, 26(2), 263-277.

Howard, K. A. S., Budge, S. L., & McKay, K. M. (2010). Youth exposed to violence: The role of protective factors. Journal of Community Psychology, 38(1), 63–79.

As you review this article, focus on the protective factors related to youth violence.

Liu, J. (2011). Early health risk factors for violence: Conceptualization, evidence, and implications. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 16(1), 63–73.

As you review this article, focus on the risk factors that might be associated with aggressive and violent behavior.

Copeland-Linder, N., Lambert, S. F., & Ialongo, N. S. (2010). Community violence, protective factors, and adolescent mental health: A profile analysis. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 39(2), 176–186.

As you review this article, consider the protective factors associated with community violence. Focus on how this might inform your professional practice.

Patchin, J. W., & Hinduja, S. (2018). Deterring Teen Bullying: Assessing the Impact of Perceived Punishment From Police, Schools, and Parents. Youth Violence And Juvenile Justice, 16(2), 190-207.

Richardson Jr, J. B., & Vil, C. S. (2016). ‘Rolling dolo’: Desistance from delinquency and negative peer relationships over the early adolescent life-course. Ethnography, 17(1), 47- 71.