# Teen 'Sport Killings' of Homeless On the Rise By Trendopoly | Published 2007-02-21 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teen-sport-killings-of-homeless-on-the-rise References: [cnn](http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/02/19/homeless.attacks/index.html?eref=onion) & [csmonitor](http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/1018/p09s03-coop.html) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Teen 'sport Killings':** Teenagers engaging in the killing of homeless people as a disturbing trend and form of entertainment. - **Homeless Murders:** The rise in violent murders targeting homeless individuals by groups of mostly teenage boys. - **'sport Killings' Phenomenon:** The emerging phenomenon of 'sport killings' where homeless individuals are attacked and assaulted by teenagers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Youth Development:** Opportunities for organizations to focus on educating and mentoring teenagers to prevent violent behaviors and promote empathy. - **Homelessness Advocacy:** A need for increased efforts to support and protect homeless individuals and address the root causes of homelessness. - **Criminal Justice:** A call for stronger law enforcement efforts to address and prevent violent crimes targeting vulnerable populations like the homeless. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Homeless Awareness Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-address.md) - [Homeless-Supporting Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toques-from-the-heart.md) - [Empowering Homeless Youth Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tradeworx.md) - [Homeless Support Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-makeshift-traveler-backpack.md) - [Homelessness Metaverse Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-campaign.md) - [Teen Meditation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headspace-for-teens.md) - [Police Filming Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-real-movement.md) - [Domestic Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-not-a-home.md) - [Gender-Based Violence Awareness Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-friend-max-hate.md)