The theme of The World Development Report 2007 is youth - young people between the ages of 12 to 24. As this population group seeks identity and independence, they make decisions that affect not only their own well-being, but that of others, and they do this in a rapidly changing demographic and...

"This book reconsiders the traditional understandings of youth violence in various forms, such as gang activities, criminal behavior, and weapons use, focusing on the psychosocial elements of violence among children, teenagers, and young adults"--Provided by publisher.