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Gun violence is a public health crisis. Violence is like a chronic disease that devastates communities. Violence interrupters are trusted voices skilled at connecting services, resources, and information and meeting community members where they are. ICJIA's Violence Interrupters: A Review of the Literature overviews street-level intervention workers and programs that use them. https://lnkd.in/gDCX_wua #ViolencePrevention #Research #StreetOutreach
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Making Domestic Violence a Public Health Priority https://lnkd.in/gtF4uVPS
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Answer What is violence in society? This definition emphasises that a person or group must intend to use force or power against another person or group in order for an act to be classified as violent. Violence is thus distinguished from injury or harm that results from unintended actions and incidents. https://lnkd.in/dqX4ZaqS. What is an example of societal violence? These violent acts take various forms across countries, including armed conflicts, gang violence, parent-to-child physical aggression (e.g., corporal punishment), terrorism, forced displacement and segregation. https://lnkd.in/dGCfsak4. What is the cause of violence in today's society? Other factors which can be causes of violence include: The influence of one's peers. Having a lack of attention or respect. Having low self-worth. Experiencing abuse or neglect. https://lnkd.in/d9SYt9WN Is It make sense now? my emphasis on self-esteem was clear all the root of ... I tried to show how our children and youth are vulnerable in our society and how we should take care of them in a healthy family The importance and role of society in building healthy self-esteem for the next generations
Violence: a glossary
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Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have a profound effect on the entire education community. Every voice matters and every life is precious: Learn more about resources for suicide prevention: tinyurl.com/4fznh5eh #SuicidePreventionMonth
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This episode features Tyler Yates, BSW, CADC, Community Overdose Prevention Initiatives Coordinator for the Division of Public Health. Tyler discusses how harm reduction and empathy are crucial for those in recovery and those seeking support for substance use. 💙🧡 #SocialWork #SocialWorkPodcast #HarmReduction #LivedExperiencesMatter #FindYourSpark
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On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, we shed light on the health challenges faced by survivors. Let's advocate for proper care, support, and awareness to aid in their healing journey. Together, we can make a difference. #GlobalClinicalTrials #HealthcareInnovation #ResearchDiversity #MedicalResearch #GlobalHealthcare
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How do we keep children safe? It starts with data. "One billion children experience some form of violence every year - that's half the children in the world - who experience sexual, physical, emotional violence, or a combination. To prevent violence we must first understand it. Data with evidence-based frameworks informs public health action to ensure every young person has the opportunity to live violence-free and thrive" - Read the latest from Greta Massetti, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention #ViolenceIsPreventable, change is possible. 👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/490OE6w 👈
How do we keep children safe? It starts with data
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"As we have come to understand that violence is preventable, it is up to all of us—researchers, advocates, and policymakers alike—to act". — Gregory Jackson Jr., Deputy Director, White House Office of Gun Violence Protection, and Kyle Fischer, Policy Director, The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention. Explore their collaborative paper, Community Violence Intervention as a Strategy for Reducing Gun Violence,” featured in a recent report by the Health Strategy Group at The Aspen Institute. This latest report outlines five significant ideas for reducing the health harms of firearm injury. Dive deeper into the public health perspective on combating this epidemic: https://bit.ly/3urDp7U #AspenHealthStrategy #gunviolence #healthcare #mentalhealth
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WSLHD held a powerful panel on coercive control as part of Domestic and Violence Prevention Month 📅 "It is a health issue, and it’s highly likely that health workers will need to identify and respond to coercive control at some point in their personal or professional lives." Read more on The Pulsehttps://lnkd.in/g7Smnsz9
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February marks the observance of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. The month is meant to educate young people about dating violence and the cycle of abuse. If you are interested in learning more about root causes and contributing factors of domestic violence to better evaluate potential policy levers for systemic change, check out the Alliance's webinar from last year, "Domestic Violence and Health: Understanding Root Causes and Policy Options." https://lnkd.in/g2gNGttZ
Domestic Violence and Health: Understanding Root Causes and Policy Options | Alliance for Health Policy
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