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Annotation: These proceedings provide a summary of a conference held February 9-11, 1994, in Seattle, Washington. The conference was the first major Public Health Service multi-regional activity which addressed the recognition, treatment, and prevention of interpersonal violence. Keynote presentations provided perspectives of interpersonal violence from the criminal justice system, public health services, health care providers, juvenile justice system, and religious communities. Panel sessions focused on issues in child abuse, adolescent abuse, partner/spouse abuse, elder abuse, and special topics. Aspects of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse were considered. The proceedings also include a bibliography of selected resources prepared by the Children's Safety Network National Injury and Violence Resource Center in Newton, Massachusetts. It is available separately under the title: "Interpersonal Violence: A Bibliography of Selected Resources."

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Conferences, Domestic violence, Elder abuse, Emotional abuse, Interpersonal violence, Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide

Annotation: This reports provides a brief introduction to issues addressed by a DC Family Policy Seminar in September 1994 which was designed to bring a family focus policymaking. Volume 1 describes some of the core facts and principles concerning family violence, outlines some elements of promising programs for preventing family violence, and provides a directory of programs within the District that focus on family violence. An annotated guide to selected references and a list of upcoming seminars on preventing family violence are also included. Volume 2 provides highlights of the seminar's discussions. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Child abuse, Directories, District of Columbia, Domestic violence, Family violence, Physical abuse, Prevention programs, Resource materials, Risk prevention

Annotation: In this book, comprised of 15 different papers, a panel of experts assimilate the diverse research on the patterns and characteristics of violent behavior in the United States, including behaviors that have only recently been recognized as crimes, such as incest and spousal and elder abuse. The book describes what is known about certain types of violence, details insights into risk factors for violent behavior in individuals and situations, and recommends new research efforts with short and long term payoffs. The authors also propose some answers, such as several preventive strategies for reducing firearm-related violence, that rely on existing laws. Tables and figures are included as well as author and panel biographies, references and an index.

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Keywords: Alcohol use, Behavioral sciences, Child abuse, Crime, Crime, Drug use, Elder abuse, Family violence, Firearms, Gun control, Legislation, Media violence, Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Sexual assault, Statistics, Substance use, Weapons

Annotation: This report summarizes the proceedings of a conference sponsored by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Johns Hopkins Injury Prevention Center, and the Southern California Injury Prevention Research Center held June 3, 1993, in Washington, DC. The conference was attended by physicians, lawyers, law enforcement officials, hospital administrators, and representatives from victims' organizations and women's advocacy groups. The goal was to develop collaborative efforts among medical and legal communities to form community-based programs which recognize and prevent violence against women. Some recommendations include stricter enforcement of civil protection orders and mandatory arrest laws; better identification of abuse by physicians and hospitals; adoption of the American Medical Association (AMA) guidelines on domestic violence; collaborative epidemiological research to dispel myths of family violence; and the removal of gender bias in the criminal justice system. Appendices include a list of resources available from various violence prevention agencies and a directory of organizations.

Keywords: Assault, Community based services, Criminal justice system, Domestic violence, Epidemiology, Hospitals, Interagency cooperation, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence prevention

Annotation: This book discusses abusive dating relations among adolescents. It uses several scenarios based on adolescents' experiences to explore the range of behaviors that are considered abusive. It presents facts on dating violence, and describes three kinds of dating violence: emotional abuse, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. It describes the cycle of violence, reviews ways adolescents can determine if their relationship is abusive, and it suggests steps for adolescents who are being abused and others to help those who are abusive to modify their behavior. It also considers the traits of a healthy relationship.

Keywords: Acquaintance violence, Adolescents, Dating, Emotional abuse, Injury prevention, Intervention, Materials for adolescents, Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Violence prevention

Annotation: This book calls for a coming forward of agents of public safety and justice and of the professions of medicine, nursing, and the health-related social services in concentrating on the prevention of violence and to provide more services for victims. The book particularly stresses the need of the health-care community to address violence. The specific areas of violence to which chapters are devoted are: assaultive violence, child abuse, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual assault, spouse abuse, violence against the elderly, and suicide. The authors of the chapters are RNs, PhDs, and MDs from a spectrum of eastern states. Statistics cited and extensive bibliographies following each chapter substantiate each chapter in its presentation of an area of violence and the problems and impact associated with it.

Keywords: Assault, Child abuse, Child health, Domestic violence, Elder abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence

Annotation: This 75-item questionnaire was developed as part of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance (YRBS) System established by the Centers for Disease Control, Division of Adolescent and School Health. The YRBS System uses a school-based survey to monitor the incidence and prevalence of priority health risk behaviors among youth (grades 9–12) in six categories including: (1) behaviors that result in intentional and unintentional injuries; (2) tobacco use; (3) drug and alcohol use; (4) sexual behaviors that result in HIV infection, sexually transmitted diseases, and unintentional pregnancy; (5) dietary behaviors; and (6) physical activity. State and local departments of education may use all or parts of the 75-item questionnaire to conduct the YRBS. Additional background information includes: an overview of the YRBS question rationale, a three-page handout on commonly asked questions about the YRBS, and a flow sheet outlining the YRBS System Behavioral Delineation and Instrument Development Process.

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Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent health, Adolescent nutrition, Adolescent pregnancy, HIV, Injuries, Motor vehicles, National surveys, Physical fitness, Population surveillance, Risk assessment, Risk factors, Sexually transmitted diseases, Sports, Substance abuse, Violence

Annotation: This guide is written primarily for educators and counselors who work with young adults about violence prevention. The book is divided into six sections. Section 1 gives a general overview about working with young people; Section 2 provides a basic theory about age, gender, and race-related power imbalances which cause violence; Section 3 suggests techniques for liberatory teaching; Section 4 is the actual curriculum used by the guide; Section 5 gives suggestions for training other adults in workshops on violence issues; and Section 6 provides strategies and techniques for establishing long-term support for young people dealing with abuse. Roleplays and exercises are included in each section. The appendix includes various consent forms, information forms, program pretests and post tests, and evaluations for participants and instructors.

Keywords: Adolescents, Curricula, Dating, Emotional abuse, Injury prevention, Intervention, Peer support programs, Physical abuse, Violence, Violence prevention

Annotation: This book, evolving from work done on an NCCAN grant at Penn State University, is based on an in-depth study of 64 families from 1981 through 1983, conducted to understand the origin, dynamics and outcomes of abuse and neglect in the lives of the adolescents involved. This 'Family Intervention Project' investigated psychological and social aspects of two-parent families coping with adolescents' behavior, ranging from normal to seriously pathological. The study focused on the degree to which parent adolescent relations were at risk for emotional or physical abuse. The book provides some theories concerning adolescent maltreatment, and concerning child abuse and juvenile delinquency. The concept of high risk is presented and defined as are the measurement tools for determining that high risk and the resulting characteristics of high risk families. Factors of adolescent competence, behavior problems, socioeconomic stress, changes in family structure (as in step-families) are explored. Current interventions, prevention strategies with parents, support strategies for adolescents are discussed. Future prospects and programs for intervention are presented along with current evaluations or indicated needs for evaluation. A final chapter discusses the investigators' prognosis for troubled adolescents in troubled families.

Keywords: Adolescents, Alcohol abuse, Behavioral sciences, Child abuse, Clinical medicine, Counseling, Crisis intervention, Drug abuse, Family violence, Injury prevention, Physical abuse, Research, Risk factors, Socioeconomic status, Survey tools

Annotation: These resources provide evidence-based recommendations and findings about what works to improve health and prevent disease in the community. Topics include adolescent health, alcohol, asthma, birth defects, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, emergency preparedness, health communication, health equity, HIV/AIDS and other STIs, pregnancy, mental health, motor vehicle injury, nutrition, obesity, oral health, physical activity, social environment, tobacco, vaccination, violence, and worksite. Promotional materials and presentations are included.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Cancer, Communities, Community programs, Costs, Diabetes, Disease prevention, Education, Evaluation, Health promotion, Housing, Injury prevention, Interventions, Model programs, Motor vehicle injuries, Physical activity, Social factors, Tobacco use, Violence

Annotation: This brochure promotes "Dating Matters," a program for schools and community organizations that works with students, educators and parents to promote healthy dating relationships among youth in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade levels. The brochure explains the impact the program can have, overall success stories, and student and parent successes.

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Keywords: Dating violence, Domestic violence, Emotional abuse, Interpersonal violence, Physical violence, Sexual violence, Statistics