WHYY resources dealing with violence in the schools.

In the wake of the shootings in Littleton, Colorado, WHYY is providing some resources dealing with the issues of school and youth violence.

On Behalf of Boys
Michael C. Reichert, Ph.D., gives some advice on how to raise compassionite and caring boys.

The Child is Father of the Man
WHYY's Sam Lemon examines some of the stereotypes that society forces on young boys, and how those stereotypes influence the adult-to-be.

Peaceful Posse
WHYY profiles an area group that works to stop youth violence.

The Explosive Child
Children who exhibit explosive temper outbursts, defiance, and verbal and physical aggression are often labeled as spoiled, stubborn or manipulative. Not so fast, says Dr. Ross Greene, child psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. Greene argues that if these children could do better, they would - the key is to help them work through their problems. In his book, "The Explosive Child", Greene describes new techniques to help affected children to develop the skills needed to be more flexible and handle frustration better.
Earlier this month on Voices in the Family, Dr. Dan Gottlieb spoke with Dr. Greene. You can listen to the program via Real Audio

Two families' experiences with youth violence
In this archived Fresh Air interview, Azim Khamisa and Ples Felix talk about the 1995 shooting incident that brought them together. Azim's 20 year-old son, Tariq Khamisa was fatally shot by Felix' 14 year-old grandson Tony Hicks. Azim Khamisa reached out to Ples Felix in the aftermath and became friends. Azim later founded the Tarik Khamisa Foundation in San Diego and both men work to educate children on the devastating impact of youth violence. Azim Khamisa has written a new book about his experience in "Azim's Bardo: A Father's Journey from Murder to Forgiveness ." (Rising Star Press)

The link between guns and violence
In this archived Fresh Air interview from January, Terry Gross speaks with a New York Times reporter about the recent law suits against the gun industry, and the author of a new book linking the gun industry with more and more powerful weapons.