Violence. It's the act of purposefully hurting someone. And it's a major issue facing today's young adults. This fact sheet answers questions that those aged 12-24 might ask about violence. This age group faces the highest risk of being the victim of violence. Questions regard the causes of youth violence, warning signs, what to do if someone shows violence warning signs, dealing with anger, controlling one's own risk for violent behavior, and violence against self (including suicide). [This document was published by the American Psychological Association's Practice Directorate.]