Violence in the Virgin Islands

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Initially, our island was once a haven for peace and a place of security, but it is now a 32- mile radius that emulates a black hole swallowing everything in its wake except its extrinsic beauty. We thrive and it showcases in our people, way of life, and our culture; but, unfortunately the place is mayhem disguised by the “nonchalant” attitude of this community and its overall outward appearance. Violence in the Virgin Islands is increasing expeditiously because of the community’s nonchalant attitude, detrimental school policies, and the overall way of life for residents in these territories. If we analyze our situation and make effective decisions, we could persevere against the excessive violence in our territories. Subsequently, our community plays a major role in the ongoing violence. Because of the combination of predominantly elderly folks and adolescents, there is a time- period gap that causes many conflicts amongst the members of the community. The media makes mention of the ongoing violence profusely as well as many elderly folks in the community, but no one has made dynamic efforts to really quell the violence. Members of the community openly use brash tactics and overall detestable words to express the problems within the community which ultimately makes no definite solution to make amends. This is in turn has left a “bitter” taste on both sides particularly adolescents, that many adolescents no longer respect the elderly. This disrespectful trend is no way commendable and traditional, but is being accepted and becoming the “norm”. Violence has escalated to the point that even the elderly are being beaten, raped, and robbed for money or even pleasure. Morality in itself is an extremely contradicting aspect of the scenario, but this is the root of the community’s problem. Everyone is using a scapegoat to direct the blame in

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