Does the Violence Live Next Door? Family and Community Violence Amongst Adolescents

Abstract

Describing the occurrence of violence situations against adolescents, in the family and community, was conducted a cross-sectional study in public schools of municipalities in Brazil. Brazilian Youth Questionnaire Phase II Version was used. Participated 2860 adolescents, being 58.5% female. About a third have already suffered some form of physical violence in the family. In the community, 32.7% of the adolescents reported have already suffered some form of psychological violence. Situations of physical violence were more common amongst boys, 15 to 19 years old participants, and who have already tried alcohol or illegal drugs. It is important that preventive actions against violence of different natures are continuous and comprehensive, including different subgroups and providing the necessary support.