Addressing School and Young Adult Aggression from Brazil to the USA: The Need for Specialized Self-Defense Programs
Addressing School and Young Adult Aggression from Brazil to the USA: The Need for Specialized Self-Defense Programs Children and young adults face significant risks of physical and psychological harm due to school aggression. From Brazil to the USA, the prevalence of fights, bullying, and violence—both online and offline—has reached alarming levels, creating a pressing need for effective self-defense programs tailored to these realities. Unfortunately, more than 90% of schools offering self-defense curricula for students lack the expertise to address the full spectrum of issues. These programs often fail to account for the unique dynamics of cyberspace, social, mental, emotional, anatomical, and physical challenges faced by students today. Moreover, they provide little to no guidance on recovery and resilience-building after such confrontations, leaving students unequipped to heal and grow as whole human beings. The Root Causes of School Aggression Social Cognitive Theory exp...