Trendopoly — February 21, 2007 — World
As if it's not bad enough being out in the cold, without a roof over their heads, there's a growing threat to homeless individuals: the danger from teenagers who beat homeless people for amusement. Baffliing and unthinkable to most, a growing number of homeless murders have been occurring that are attributed to a phenomenon labelled 'sport killings'. Groups of mostly teenage boys have been attacking homeless people in alarming numbers and even videotaping themselves doing it.
Implications - America's homeless have come under attack by an unlikely source: teens. Teenagers have taken to killing the homeless as sport. This horrible trend is seen by many teens as a rite of passage for them. According to reports, the attackers are mostly boys who give in to peer pressure and mob mentality.
Implications - America's homeless have come under attack by an unlikely source: teens. Teenagers have taken to killing the homeless as sport. This horrible trend is seen by many teens as a rite of passage for them. According to reports, the attackers are mostly boys who give in to peer pressure and mob mentality.
Trend Themes
1. Teen 'sport Killings' - Teenagers engaging in the killing of homeless people as a disturbing trend and form of entertainment.
2. Homeless Murders - The rise in violent murders targeting homeless individuals by groups of mostly teenage boys.
3. 'sport Killings' Phenomenon - The emerging phenomenon of 'sport killings' where homeless individuals are attacked and assaulted by teenagers.
Industry Implications
1. Youth Development - Opportunities for organizations to focus on educating and mentoring teenagers to prevent violent behaviors and promote empathy.
2. Homelessness Advocacy - A need for increased efforts to support and protect homeless individuals and address the root causes of homelessness.
3. Criminal Justice - A call for stronger law enforcement efforts to address and prevent violent crimes targeting vulnerable populations like the homeless.
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