Guns and Intimate Partner Violence among Adolescents: a Scoping Review

ConclusionOur review suggests that adolescence may confer a unique blend of risk factors for both firearm and relationship violence, yet the intersection of these issues has received relatively little attention compared to gun violence in adult relationships. Areas for future inquiry involve increased surveillance of this issue and interventions addressing the shared risks for gun carrying/access and TDV.
Source: Journal of Family Violence - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research