Citation

Horton A. J. Hum. Behav. Soc. Environ. 2009; 19(7): 885-901.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10911350902988217

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article examines the recent deaths of Chicago Public School students. It focuses on the school year between September 2006 and June 2007. At least 30 individuals were killed during that interval. In this school year, the homicides continue at about the same pace. Although violence within the schools had declined and violence (including homicides) was at a lower rate for the city of Chicago, some communities remained vulnerable to this threat. Neighborhood characteristics seem to be contributing factors, but family dynamics and an individual's life style comes into play. The person in the environment that we draw upon in social work has limitations, given new urban problems.