1. Violence in America According to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) “For both males and females, juvenile arrest rates for simple assault grew substantially through the 1980s and 1990s.” Violent acts committed by girls are increasing according to the OJJP. • As with aggravated assault, the increase in the female juvenile … Continue reading Duke University study: Bullying has life-long effects