Citation

Prothrow-Stith DB. J. Health Care Poor Underserved 1995; 6(2): 95-101.

Affiliation

Harvard University School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Johns Hopkins University Press)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7795043

Abstract

Violence is exacting an increasingly heavy toll on individuals across the country, causing a marked rise in fear and frustration. However, historical attempts to address violence have been both episodic and inconsistent. There has not been a comprehensive and coordinated, prevention-oriented approach. Many law enforcement experts now agree that violence must be met with solutions from disciplines other than law enforcement, those of public health included. These experts acknowledge that social conditions such as family stability, education, and other societal institutions directly affect the behavior of juveniles and thereby the safety of communities. No single strategy, institution, or discipline can create the changes needed to reduce violence in America. Preventing violence demands not only a long-term commitment but a comprehensive set of strategies and new partnerships. These combined efforts must focus on prevention and not solely on aggressive responses to violence.

Language: en