Citation

Akande A. Early Child Dev. Care 2000; 163(1): 61.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/0300443001630105

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This paper suggests a model for the relationships between poverty and violence. It argues that exposure to violence may lead to more high-risk behaviors in adolescence and adulthood. Children who grow up in dangerous environment, know what it means to be poor. This article offers a psychoeducational framework for understanding the complex issues posed by the damaging effects of violence and poverty on children. The paper concludes by suggesting school-based prevention programs that aim at reducing anger/violence, poverty and providing support to Black families. Implications for early childhood policy making are briefly discussed.