An examination of the nature and extent of family, school and community violence, the psychosocial and biological roots, past efforts to prevent and control violence, and principles of violence prevention.
Violence is a pressing public health problem.
Demographic trends suggest it will get worse in the future. Professionals in public health, education, medical care, and other fields are called upon to address violence in our communities, but often they have had no specific training. This course is intended to provide basic knowledge and skills to enable leadership in violence prevention programs. A Guide to Safe Schools. Of Education, 1998.