The Impact of Drug-Related Violence on Mexican Youth
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https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v13i3.7502Keywords:
drug related violence, mexico, youth education, mental health, socio-economic instability, school closures, student absences, academic performance , crime and violence impact, human impact, educational disruptionsAbstract
This paper seeks to contextualize the broader impacts of Mexico’s drug epidemic by studying the collateral consequences its associated violence has on the fate of educational programming. The consequences of violence disrupting education, exacerbating mental health challenges, and pushing numerous young individuals toward criminal behavior gives rise to a cycle of instability and socio-economic problems. Highlighting a need for ample policy responses and interventions, the article highlights the importance of investing into education and creating economic opportunities to minimize the effects of violence and pave the way for a bright future to give Mexico's younger generations.
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