This workshop will provide a forum for State officials to examine issues related to violence prevention initiatives. It is designed to enable officials to make more informed decisions about the issues and options they face in this area, not to prescribe specific policies or programs that should be adopted.
Homicide is the leading cause of death for black males in all age categories.
Over the last 2 years, there have been 105 violent deaths on school grounds. Research findings confirm that all of these forms of violence have a negative impact on the health and well-being of our communities, disproportionately affecting children, adolescents, and young adults. In addition, it has been estimated that the economic cost of violence to this Nation, excluding the costs of prosecution and incarceration, is over 60 billion dollars annually. The development of effective and collaborative strategies for addressing the problem of violence clearly offers significant challenges for public and private policymakers, program administrators, and community leaders charged with designing and implementing them. Assess available research findings concerning the effectiveness of various strategies and interventions for reducing the incidence of violence.