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Children and Violence
Links to fact sheets, policy statements and research reports from the National Institute of Mental Health and other federal offices on youth/children and violence. Includes "Youth Violence: A Report o... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health
Domestic Violence Fact Sheet 
This fact sheet presents a general overview of domestic violence and domestic violence victims and information about the role of emergency physicians in a domestic violence.... Details >
For Parents: The National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
This document from The National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center provides parents with resources to help them play a central role in preventing youth violence, not just in their own children'... Details >
National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
A Federal source that provides information on youth violence including, prevention and intervention programs, publications, research, and statistics on violence committed by and against young people. ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Panel Finds that Scare Tactics for Violence Prevention are Harmful
Programs that rely on “scare tactics” to prevent children and adolescents from engaging in violent behavior are not only ineffective, but may actually make the problem worse... Details >
National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
School Violence Prevention
From this web page, users can link to a wide range of on line reports related to school violence, school safety, and mental-health related issues. Some include the Safe and Drug Free Schools program,... Details >
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services
Someone at School Has a Weapon. What Should I Do?
If you suspect that someone has a weapon or is threatening someone else's life, the best thing to do is to speak up. If you find out that someone at school has a weapon, here are some tips for handlin... Details >
Teen Dating Violence: What Parents Need to Know
Tips for parents and teens on how to recognize the potential for violence and abuse in a teen dating relationship early, and what to do if a relationship turns violent.... Details >
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Virginia Tech Tragedy: Tips for Educators, Students and Parents
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Mental Health America has developed guidelines for helping educators, students and parents respond and cope with the tragic shootings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. For more information, call Ment... Details >