... . One cause could be drugs and gangs. Now that more and more people are selling and buying drugs, people are making money to buy weapons. Gang violence has been increasing steadily. The spread of gangs and drugs also correspond with the amount of violence concerning school youths (Glazner 14). ... follow rules Cruelty to pets or other animals Artwork or writing that is bleak or violent or that depicts isolation or anger Talking constantly about weapons or violence Obsessions with things like violent games and TV shows Depression or mood swings Bringing a weapon (bullying or being bullied ...

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... legally. They are stealing them or in many cases buying them on the black market. The number of illegal guns in circulation has turned record numbers of everyday encounters into deadly ones. Headlines change daily, but still chillingly report the same thing. In Washington D.C. a fifteen year old is shot by his best friend. In New Haven, Connecticut, a fourteen year old is ... schools. Gun awareness programs that teach youth the dangers and consequences of guns are being added to the school curriculum. People in America don't realize that focusing solely on the weapons obscures the under...

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