Research Article

Understanding Youth Violence in Kumasi: Does Community Socialization Matter? A Cross-Sectional Study

Table 5

Violence reducing strategy.

VariablesFrequency (%)

Availability of adequate security?
 Yes10 (14.1)
 No61 (85.9)
Best possible security measures to address violence
 Education on security tips61 (85.9)
 Equipping the police with logistics6 (8.5)
 Activities of volunteer4 (5.6)
Strategies for reducing violent behaviors
 Grounded by parent35 (49.3)
 Expelled from school64 (90.1)
 Effective penalties for deviants63 (88.7)
 Correctional facilities for punishments60 (84.5)