Over the years, I have treated many individuals who had been involved in violence. Most had violence inflicted upon them. But it was not uncommon for me to meet the alleged perpetrators, who sat on the ER stretcher in handcuffs.

Unfortunately, in these contentious times violence is not rare. It’s probably good to think about ways to avoid being involved in dangerous interactions. This is especially true for young men, who seem to find themselves in these situations.