school violence
American teens think violence and crime are serious national problems, yet most believe they are safe. Almost three-fourths of U.S. teens are afraid of violent crime among their peers. For some, the fear is justified. But for most, the threat may be more perception than reality. In 1994, 74 percent of junior high and high school students said teenage violence and crime is a "major problem," according to a study of 502 students by Roper Starch Worldwide. And 53 percent rated violence in schools as a major problem. Teens may be worrying more about violence at school and elsewhere, but the national statistics on crime are improving. The violent-crime rate in the U.S. declined a slight 1.5 percent between 19
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