Violence has been a prevalent issue within the African American community for the last two decades. This research study seeks to supplement the plethora of research around this area. Particularly, this study is concerned with what variables impact an individual's tendency to react violently within the African American community. Utilizing structural-functionalist ideology, the hypothesis being tested here is that the more relatives one has to call on for help if needed, and other related variables, the lower tendency that individual will have to violently react. The data was taken from The National Survey of American Life collected through a multi-stage sample design combined a 'core' national area probability sample of households and analyzed using multiple regression techniques. The study ended with confirming the hypothesis that as the number of relatives an individual can call for help increases, the tendency for the individual to react violently will decrease; with stipulations concerning the magnitude of impact. This research can be used to advocate for increased funding and support for family strengthening and other related organizations and programs that seek to curtail violent tendencies within the African American community.