RUBIO CAMPOS, Jesús; CHAVEZ ELORZA, Mónica    RODRIGUEZ RAMIREZ, Héctor. Meanings, Causes and Effects of Social Violence Among Youth in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. []. , 32, pp.85-106. ISSN 1657-6357.

The aim of this research is to analyze the different meanings, causes and effects of social violence from the point of view of youth, which serve to implement prevention strategies. To this end, the cases of three colonies considered priority attention areas in the city of Monterrey were analyzed. A qualitative methodology was developed in a first stage, consisted of planned observation and interviews with neighbors and community centers staff; in a second stage, participatory workshops with youth were developed. The results of the research showed that young people recognize different types of violence, they are clear about their causes, -whether biological, familiar, personal, social or institutional-and their effects, psychological at the individual level, reaffirmation of violent attitudes and an increase in addictions; others at social level such as families, circles of friends and communities disintegration.

: Violence; Crime Prevention; Youth; Citizen Participation; Monterrey.

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