Data & Evaluation

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From knowledge to action: UNITY’s data and evaluation resources support a prevention approach to reducing youth violence.
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UNITY Co-Chairs

Deborah Prothrow Stith

Deborah Prothrow-Stith, Harvard University School of Public Health

A nationally acclaimed leader in the field, Dr. Prothrow-Stith began analyzing violence as a public health issue after working as an emergency room doctor and treating young victims of violence.

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Local Leaders

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Mayor of Minneapolis

Mayor Rybak has championed strategies that target root causes of violence, achieving a safer city.

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Featured Partners

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American Public Health Association

APHA aims to protect all Americans from preventable health threats.

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City Network

  • Baltimore
  • Boston
  • Chicago
  • Cleveland
  • Detroit
  • Houston
  • Louisville
  • Minneapolis
  • New Orleans
  • Oakland
  • Portland
  • Richmond
  • San Diego
  • Seattle
  • St. Louis
  • Tucson
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Highlights

UNITY RoadMap
Explore key components of an urban approach to preventing violence.


Impacts of Violence
Read fact sheets on how violence affects chronic illness, mental health, student learning and health equity.


Quicklinks
Browse through our links and resources to learn more about preventing violence.

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