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Helping Children and Adolescents Cope With Violence and Disasters
This booklet describes the impact of violence and disasters on children and adolescents, with suggestions for minimizing long-term emotional harm. ... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health
IHS Native American Kids Page
This web site features links to Native American legends and stories, safety tips, cultural and health information to bring important messages to Native American children. ... Details >
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Injury Prevention Web 
Links to agencies and organizations working to prevent injuries. Information available include injury data for all U.S. states, links to government and non-profit injury prevention sites worldwide, su... Details >
Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information
Intimate Partner Violence
This fact sheet provides background and statistics on intimate partner violence and its incidence/prevalence, risk and protective factors, and intervention/prevention.... Details >
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma
This journal offers information on vital issues surrounding aggression, aggression, maltreatment, and/or trauma. You'll learn how to prevent these behaviors, how to help victims, and how to intervene ... Details >
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Journal of School Violence
From playground bullying to mass murder, the Journal of School Violence brings you the latest information on this difficult issue. This innovative journal tracks the causes, consequences, and costs of... Details >
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McGruff and Scruff's Drug and Violence Prevention Story and Activity Book
Stories, games and quizzes especially for Native American children with important messages about drugs and alcohol, sexual abuse and other violent acts.... Details >
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The hotline offers crisis intervention, safety planning, information about domestic violence and referrals to local service providers. It also offers a direct connection to domestic violence resources... 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