Delegate Survey, Question Two
Student-delegates were asked, "What do you feel is needed in schools and communities to reduce teen violence?"  The results are as follows:

1. More support of teens and their personal and psychological needs
2. More after school, community based programs
3. Character education (i.e., morals, values)
4. Stiffer/more consistent legal penalties for minors convicted of violent crimes
5. More cooperation between local law enforcement, schools, and communities
6. Greater discipline in schools
7. Church and religiously-affiliated support of teens
8. Less violence in the media

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