Warning Signs

They explain how the "old" risk factors--child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, sexual assault, and poverty--have been compounded by new ones in the past 20 years, such as violent media, kids' entitled attitudes, parents' fear of intervention, and increases in childhood mental illness, disrupted families, substance use, bullying, access to weapons, and social media.

• Provides sample language for tough conversations with kids and with other adults.
• Full of specific, practical ideas, this guide will appeal to any adult who is worried about the levels of violence and aggression committed against and by today's youth.
• Offers ways to raise emotionally healthy, kind, safe children amidst today's dangers.