Youth Exposure to Endemic Community Gun Violence: A Systematic Review

Bancalari, Pilar; Sommer, Marni; Rajan, Sonali

doi:10.1007/s40894-022-00178-5

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“…Young children have different cognitive and developmental markers than other demographics and it is necessary to understand the impact of gun violence on this cohort of children [ 9 ]. As Bancalari and Sommer found in their 2021 literature review, it is imperative that more research is done into the impacts of gun violence exposure across different developmental stages [ 5 ]. The steadily increasing exposure of young children to gun violence reflected in the current trends and statistics demonstrates the need for more research to be conducted into how gun violence exposure impacts early childhood development.…”

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Reviewing the Literature on the Impact of Gun Violence on Early Childhood Development

Holloway,

Cahill,

Tieu

et al. 2023

Curr Psychiatry Rep

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Purpose of Review To examine the impacts of gun violence on early childhood development including early childhood mental health, cognitive development, and the assessment and treatment of survivors. Recent Findings The literature reflects that gun violence exposure is often associated with significant mental health outcomes including anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and depression in older youth. Historically, studies have focused on adolescents and their exposures to gun violence through proximity to gun violence within their communities, neighborhoods, and schools. However, the impacts of gun violence on young children are less known. Summary Gun violence has significant impacts on mental health outcomes of youth aged 0–18. Few studies focus specifically on how gun violence impacts early childhood development. In light of the increase in youth gun violence over the past three decades with a significant uptick since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, continued efforts are needed to better understand how gun violence impacts early childhood development.

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confidence: 99%

Reviewing the Literature on the Impact of Gun Violence on Early Childhood Development

Holloway,

Cahill,

Tieu

et al. 2023

Curr Psychiatry Rep

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“…Programs like the police-led organization have arguably contributed to the successful downturn of juvenile delinquents (Miner-Romanoff, 2023). Still, many youths are exposed to guns and other types of violence in the county, which can lead to symptoms of depression and criminal behavior (Bancalari et al, 2022; Quimby et al, 2018), posttraumatic stress disorder (Kennedy & Ceballo, 2014), and difficulties in school (Bergen-Cico et al, 2018). The gun violence incidents in certain communities surpass other areas enormously: the program itself was started as a means to stem the increasing number of children who died from gun violence in 2016–2017.…”

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Police Mentoring of At-Risk Youth: Case Study of Police-Led Mentoring Program Leadership Development

Estorcien

2023

The American Review of Public Administration

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Police-led organizations provide officers with the ability to mentor youth in a nurturing environment that empowers them to succeed academically, behaviorally, and socially. This article focuses on how police officers mentor youths in a major urban area in the southeast. A case study was presented of a police-led organization, which included in-depth interviews with program leaders and mentors, participant observations, and a review of secondary sources over 2 years. The main findings from the study are as follows: (1) program leaders emphasize that caring mentors need to be empathetic toward youth exposed to gun violence, (2) officers’ previous experiences matter for their motivation to become mentors, and (3) officers stimulate students by taking them out of their usual social environments. This research expands the theoretical understanding of how police-led organizations influence the lives of youth exposed to gun violence. The characteristics of police officers who serve as mentors are crucial and can impact program outcomes. Practical implications for program leaders are discussed.

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“…Community violence continues to be a global public health problem and a major social determinant of health ( Krug et al, 2002 , UNODC, 2014 ). The victims of community violence are disproportionally people from lower-income, ethnic minority, and socially disadvantaged communities ( Antunes and Ahlin, 2015 , Zimmerman and Messner, 2013 ), with children and adolescents particularly affected ( Bancalari et al, 2022 , Finkelhor et al, 2013 , Guterman et al, 2010 , Jain and Cohen, 2013 ). Community violence is associated with mental health disorders, which are significant contributors to the global burden of disease ( Collaborators, 2022 ), among children, adolescents, and adults ( Finkelhor et al, 2013 , Lee et al, 2020 , Raman et al, 2021 , Zinzow et al, 2009a , Zinzow et al, 2009b ).…”

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confidence: 99%

The role of physical activity in the relationship between exposure to community violence and mental health: A systematic review

Gehris,

Oyeyemi,

Baishya

et al. 2023

Preventive Medicine Reports

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Youth Exposure to Endemic Community Gun Violence: A Systematic Review

Cited by 28 publications

References 68 publications

Reviewing the Literature on the Impact of Gun Violence on Early Childhood Development

Reviewing the Literature on the Impact of Gun Violence on Early Childhood Development

Police Mentoring of At-Risk Youth: Case Study of Police-Led Mentoring Program Leadership Development

The role of physical activity in the relationship between exposure to community violence and mental health: A systematic review

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