To help youth proactively address the problem of violence, APA and MTV have teamed up to provide youth with information about identifying the warning signs of violent behavior and how to get help if they recognize these signs in themselves or their peers. The project was launched with the airing of a 30-minute MTV special, called "Warning Signs," on April 22, 1999. "Warning Signs," was the first major piece of programming in "Fight for Your Rights: Take a Stand Against Violence," MTV's 1999 pro-social campaign.
APA and MTV have also co-produced this "Warning Signs" guide that will further help young people recognize when a classmate or friend might be a potential danger to themselves or others.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this publication should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist, school psychologist, or other licensed health/mental health professional.
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Acknowledgements
The American Psychological Association Practice Directorate gratefully acknowledges the following contributors to this publication:
Alan Berman, Ph.D.
American Association of Suicidology, Washington, DC
Eva Feindler, Ph.D.
Long Island University/C.W. Post Campus
Arnold Goldstein, Ph.D.
Syracuse University, Center for Research on Aggression
Nancy Guerra, Ed.D.
University of California at Riverside
Rodney Hammond, Ph.D.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Peter Sheras, Ph.D.
University of Virginia; Virginia Youth Violence Project
Fernando Soriano, Ph.D.
San Diego State University; San Diego Children's Hospital
About the American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association (APA), located in Washington, DC, is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. Its membership includes more than 159,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students. APA works to advance psychology as a science, as a profession and as a means of promoting human welfare.
About MTV: Music Television
MTV: Music Television is part of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom, Inc., which owns and operates five cable television programming services -- MTV: Music Television, M2, VH1, Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite, and Nick at Nite's TV Land -- all of which are trademarks of MTV Networks.
Visit the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to order MTV's Fight for Your Rights: Take a Stand Against Violence CD/Action Guide featuring music by top artists and information on how you can take a stand in your community.
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