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Violence Prevention at CDC CDC has been studying patterns of violence since the early 1980s. The Public Health Approach to Violence Prevention A systematic process that involves defining the problem, identifying risk and protective factors, developing and testing prevention strategies, and assuring widespread adoption. The Social Ecological Model: A Framework for Prevention This model considers the complex interactions between an individual, the people in their life, their community, and society in general. World Report on Violence and Health This report is the first comprehensive review of violence on a global scale. |
CDC-TV presents Break the Silence: Stop the Violence CDC published Electronic Media and Youth Violence: A CDC Issue Brief for Educators and Caregivers CDC published State Suicide Prevention Planning: A CDC Research Brief CDC published The Effects of Childhood Stress on Health Across the Lifespan
CDC Podcast, When Closeness Goes Wrong
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TOPIC SPECIFIC INFORMATION | FEATURED RESOURCES | |
Child Maltreatment Child abuse and neglect have a negative effect on health throughout life. Children who are maltreated are more likely to suffer chronic health problems as adults. |
Select Publications in Violence Prevention
Leading Cause of Death Reports Highlighting Violence National Violent Death Reporting System CDC's Extramural Research Program Choose Respect | |
Intimate Partner Violence Unhealthy relationship behaviors can begin early and last a lifetime. Intimate partner violence can cause a wide range of physical and emotional injuries and death. |
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Sexual Violence Millions of Americans are forced into sexual acts in which they do not consent or that are against their will. Most victims do not tell family and friends about the abuse and suffer alone. |
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Suicide Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death among Americans. It is a significant public health problem that devastates individuals, families, and their communities. |
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Youth Violence Adolescents and young adults are the primary victims and perpetrators of violence in our society. This violence includes aggressive behavior such as bullying and more serious acts such as assault and homicide. |
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International Violence Prevention Each year, violence causes more than 1.6 million deaths worldwide. Prevention efforts require the collaboration of many partners and the orchestration of efforts across the globe. |
Content Source: National Center for Injury
Prevention and Control, Division of Violence Prevention
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August 11, 2008