National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center

Health Care

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Articles

• Identifying Risk Factors for Violence in Young Patients
• Addressing Media Violence as a Health Care Issue

External Resources

• The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools
  CHHCS is a nonpartisan policy and program resource center located at The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services. CHHCS was established to explore ways to strengthen the well being of children and youth through effective health programs and health care services in schools.
  Federal Partner: Bureau of Primary Health Care, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Safe Schools Healthy Students (PDF 1.12 MB)
  The purpose of this initiative is to provide students, schools, and communities with enhanced, comprehensive educational, mental health, and social services that promote healthy childhood development and prevent violence and alcohol/drug use. These services and activities target the development of social skills and emotional resilience necessary for youth to avoid violent behavior.
  Federal Partner: U.S. Departments of Education, Justice and Health and Human Services
• Maternal and Child Health Bureau
  The Maternal and Child Health Bureau Web site has information and resources concerning youth health education. The information page provides access to the latest resources and publications in youth health education.
  Federal Partner: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Children's Safety Network
  The Children's Safety Network provides resources and technical assistance to maternal and child health agencies and other organizations seeking to reduce unintentional injuries and violence to children and adolescents.
  Federal Partner: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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The National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Last Updated: 3/27/2008