Red Flags For Identifying the Risk of Teen Violence

Based on my experience and observations there are some key red flags for identifying the risk of teen violence. These signs are often missed or overlooked by parents, law enforcement and other authorities when dealing with both potential teen violence victims or the teens who may be the potential perpetrator of teen violence. Some of the indicators are similar to signs of the emergence of teen gangs and as such are often diagnosed as teens' involvement in gangs.

The following is my list of red flags:
1. Frequent use of inappropriate language in conversation including on Facebook
2. Change in the mode of dress and general deameanor especially of young males
3. Egging or throwing of filth on homes of teen victims
4. Lack of diversity amongst friends
5. Parent, school administrators, law enforcement and other authorities having a strong suspicion that some is wrong but can not identify precisely what is wrong
6. Teens constantly denying that something is wrong when pressed by adults with a strong suspicion.
7. Teen not wanting to make eye contact with adults who is suspicious
8. Change of friends
9. Lack of interest in things other teens seem to enjoy
10. Matters involving teens reported to law enforcement but are dismissed as either trivial or don't have evidence to substantiate
11. Matters involving teens taken to school administrators but not given enough attention because the school administrators fear ruining the reputation of their schools.
12. Signs similar to the emergence of teen gangs

The list is based on my own experience and observations. Please note this list is not exhausted. Please feel free to send me other red flags that you consider important. I will be updating this list from time to time.