The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Retaliatory attitudes and violent behaviors among assault-injured youth.
To examine the effect of retaliatory attitudes on subsequent violent behavior and fight-related injuries among youth who presented to the emergency department with assault injuries. ⋯ Retaliatory attitudes may fuel cycles of violence among youth. Medical professionals in acute care settings have an opportunity to identify youths at risk of future assault injury by assessing retaliation, providing anticipatory guidance, and referring to intervention programs.