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Prevention
Clicking on the links below will take you to that Association's website.
- National Center for Injury and Prevention and Control www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/ipvfacts.htm
Intimate Partner Violence fact sheet. An overview of intimate partner violence. Links to statistics, publications, activities, prevention strategies, and risk factors.
Since its founding in 1997, the organization has focused on injury and violence prevention, traffic safety, health disparities, nutrition and physical activity, and youth development
Stop It Now a national nonprofit organization, created a ground-breaking public health approach to prevent the perpetration of child sexual abuse. Since 1992, Stop It Now!'s public policy, public education, and research programs have protected our children by emphasizing adult and community responsibility. These programs reach out to adults who are concerned about inappropriate sexualized behavior in another adult, adolescent, or child, and to adults who are concerned about their own thoughts or behaviors. Stop It Now! established the first helpline (1-888-PREVENT) available for individuals and families to call for support and access to resources in a confidential setting.
The Center supports local sexual assault centers to offer prevention education in the local communities through funding and technical assistance. The Center collects and analyzes data on the prevalence of sexual violence, provides training and develops and promotes resources. The Center provides outreach to males to encourage involvement in the issue and addresses the problem of statutory rape through training, education and a public awareness campaign.
The Federal Government source for Women’s Health Information. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Find information on domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, elder abuse, stalking and violence & mental health.
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