Violence, in its different forms, is escalating at an alarming speed in our country. Why is this so? Are the necessary measures to prevent it being ta

It is a well-known fact that unemployment has risen in the last decade, and, as a consequence, so has aggression against public institutions. A lack of communication, as well as the absence of love and care among the members of a family, usually leads to domestic (and sometimes even sexual) violence. Hooliganism and juvenile delinquency, for instance, are the result of disrespectful, ignorant, and even drug-influenced citizens' behaviour.

It is evident that action should be taken so as to quell the acts of violence. The offenders should be punished in some way or other, in order to correct their moral attitudes and assist them to return to normal life as useful members of the community. Added to this, strictly-applied laws imply that wrongdoers will think twice before acting. What is more, schools and parents ought to teach and promote peace, and anyone who distorts it should suffer the consequences.

All in all, 'violence' is a controversial issue which requires attention. It is not only the government's duty, but also OUR responsibility to prevent and, hopefully, someday, end this brutal behaviour.