Why Prevention?
- FAQ : Why is violence a public health issue? Is violence preventable?
- Public Health Contributions to Preventing Violence
- Assessment of Youth Violence Prevention Activities in USA Cities
- Shared strategies for preventing violence and promoting healthy eating and active living
Resources for Cities
- UNITY Urban Agenda for Preventing Violence Before It Occurs: Bringing a Multi-sector Approach to Scale in US Cities
- UNITY RoadMap: A Framework for Effectiveness and Sustainability
- Want to see what a city's approach to prevention looks like? Browse sample plans and blueprints
- To learn more about the links between violence and other issues, check out our fact sheets: Violence and Health Equity, Violence and Chronic Illness, Violence and Mental Health, and Violence and Learning
Nationally Focused Organizations
- CeaseFire - The Campaign to Stop the Shooting
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Violence Prevention, and National Prevention Information Network
- World Health Organization: Violence and Injury Prevention and Disability
- National Forum for Youth Violence Prevention
- National League of Cities, Institute for Youth, Education and Families
- Prevention Institute - Preventing Violence
For more in-depth guidance, see our resource guide:
