Yet despite that, something in the interaction allows the wound to heal. The tragedy of the Columbine shootings focused the nation's attention on the problem of violence. But as this story faded from intense media scrutiny, the issue of violence also waned, that is until the next schoolyard massacre occurred. Yet, every day in America, we have the equivalent of a Columbine massacre. More than a dozen children are killed by guns each day in this country-enough to fill 3 classrooms a week.
Violence is the second leading cause of death for adolescents and young adults.
It is a major public health problem that affects every aspect of our society. From child abuse to elder abuse to rape to domestic partner abuse, regardless of which area of health care you deal with, your work will be touched by violence.