Violence Prevention Resources and Information
Websites
PAVNET Online is a "virtual library" of information about violence and youth-at-risk, representing data from seven different federal agencies.
National Injury and Violence Prevention Resource CenterThis site contains publications and resources produced by the Child Safety Network on violence prevention, youth suicide prevention, traffic safety, and more.
Center for Study and Prevention of Violence (CSPV)Comprehensive site that includes the Information Clearinghouse, offering access to information concerning youth violence; model programs; and current research articles and fact sheets on violence.
Injury and Violence (CDC)Topics include intimate partner violence, youth and workplace violence. Facts, statistics, links to resources.
National Crime Prevention Council Online Resource Center (NCPC)Provides material in English and Spanish on raising safe and healthy children. The site has activities that teach young children how to deal with scary situations and issues including run-ins with bullies, guns and drugs.
Youth Violence Prevention Resource CenterSections for professionals, parents, youth, media; statistics; warning signs of violence;
articles and fact sheets on violence prevention topics.
Recursos en Español para Prevención de Violencia Juvenil
Fights online harassment through education of the general public, education of law enforcement personnel, and empowerment of victims.
CRInfoA Comprehensive Gateway to Conflict Resolution Resources
National Center for Victims of CrimeThe nation’s leading advocate for crime victims. Their mission is to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. They are dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime.
Publications
Youth Violence: An Overview (CSPV)
- Overview of theory and research on youth violence
Warning Signs (APA) - helps youths identify warning signs of violent behavior and how to get help if they recognize these signs in themselves or their peers
Controlling Anger before it Controls You (APA)
Four Proven Techniques for Managing Anger - tip sheet from angermgmt.com, a for profit business
Violence articles from the APA - topics include child abuse, violence and youth, violence at home
Family Violence in the Spotlight (NCJRS) - Facts & figures, legislation, publications, related resources
Fact sheets on Substance Abuse and Violence (CSAP)
Alcohol and Crime (Bureau of Justice Statistics) - overview of national information on the role of alcohol in violent victimization and its use among those convicted of crimes
Violent Neighborhoods - Violent Kids - from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Youth Violence: A report from the Surgeon General - provides a review of what we know about youth violence from a public health perspective, summarizing the state of the science on youth violence and prevention
Youth Violence: Lessons from the Experts
from the National Adolescent Health Information Center. Discusses the factors that contribute to youth violence and presents current findings on ways to protect youth from violence. Audience: health care professionals, educators, government policymakers, and community youth organizations
Predictors of Youth Violence
research report from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention synthesizing the results of 66 longitudinal studies of risk and protective factors for youth violence.
Elder Abuse and Neglect: In Search of Solutions - a brochure written for consumers, but useful to anyone who wants to know more about elder abuse. Types of abuse and neglect, what causes it, and where to go for help
