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Children in danger: Coping with the consequences of community danger James Garbarino, Nancy Dubrow, Kathleen Kostelny and Carole Pardo The authors describe childhood as a time for safety and fun and assert that children around the world are facing "apocalyptic" dangers. Based on field observations of children in war zones, the authors contend that the trauma experienced and perceived by children relates to the social conditions they experience. Drawing parallels between the violent climate of urban America and the fighting zones of war-ravaged countries, the authors conclude that a war is being fought in the cities of America, and children are the victims. The sale and use of drugs are major components of urban violence, and violent and unstable neighborhood conditions thwart natural child development, cause children to lose their innocence and spirit, and place additional stress on families and communities. They acknowledge the resiliency of children in the face of adversity, the challenges for caregivers of children exposed to community violence, and the reaction of communities. School-based, emotionally supportive programs can help to protect children and build resiliency and coping skills. Case studies describe children growing up in violent environments.
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