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Summer Teen Jobs Cut Violence

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Job Programs for Young People Reduce Violence, Study Shows

This chapter explores a study that examines the effectiveness of job programs for young people in reducing violence. The study reveals that participants who had jobs experienced a significant decrease in violent crime, highlighting the potential benefits of work in developing conflict management skills and improving self-control.

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