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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore the escalating trends of youth aggression and violence worldwide, examining their underlying factors and consequences. Using a systematic review methodology, the study investigates the key contributors to youth aggression, including poverty, unemployment, lack of education, drug abuse, and exposure to violence. Various forms of youth violence, such as gang violence, armed conflict, sectarian violence, and terrorism, are analyzed, highlighting their impacts on immediate victims, families, communities, and society at large. The findings emphasize the critical need to address the root causes of aggression, such as poverty and unemployment, and to provide young people with education, skills training, and economic opportunities. Additionally, the study underscores the value of community-based violence prevention programs, youth mentorship, and drug abuse treatment programs in reducing youth involvement in aggression and violence. The role of governments, civil society organizations, and the international community in mitigating youth violence is also discussed. This research is valuable as it calls for collaborative efforts to reduce youth violence, aiming to create a safer and more secure environment for young people globally.
Keywords: aggression, SDG, violence, WHO, youth
