Bermuda, like many other countries in the world, is currently in one of the worst economic states the country has faced. The Recession has caused our society to turn to corruption and violence; these issues are affecting our adults, as well as our youth. Out of Bermuda's 65,100 people about 23% are under the age of 18. Having said this, it is quite obvious that we have an old population, but we must still look after our youth to assure a secure future. Even though our government is doing a decent job, it is evident to me that there are still multiple problems facing this particular 23% of our population and though this essay I hope to enlighten you on a few of these problems. Young Bermudians have been exposed to violence either directly as the perpetrator or the victim, or indirectly as an observer. Violence can be the result of many social and environmental factors; youth that witness illegal behaviors are more likely to develop maladaptive behavior or a yarning to copy such actions. In both of these cases, studies show a significant increase in anger management problems, failing grades, and violent actions in the future. Community disorganization, which includes graffiti, fighting, and availability of drugs, was the highest common risk factor among violent youth, according to the Youth in Bermuda report. Community disorganization is a result of social and infrastructural issues that persist despite consistent efforts to resolve these problems. Violence in Bermuda is evidently a major problem facing our youth in recent times. As students move up in their public school education the support provided surprisingly decreases, giving us yet another problem facing Bermuda's youth today. Research indicates that, while students are supported in their earlier years, they often fall behind in later years due to a lack of resources and opportunities. Primary schools are generally regarded as the strongest type of public schools followed by mid