A complex interplay between individuals, communities, and society is necessary to impede violence on a large scale. Those at greatest risk are vulnerable populations, including the elderly, women, and children. The needs of these victims range from basic shelter to legal and financial assistance and recovery counseling. The following resources aim to foster prevention strategies, and ultimately a social, political, and economic environment in which violence no longer exists.

• Involving Youth in Violence Prevention
• Violence Prevention and Service-Learning: Selected Resources
• Conflict Resolution Resources

Effective Practices

• Supporting female victims of crime and their families
• Ensuring data security for local domestic violence programs and community service providers
• Teaching peer conflict resolution skills

Lending Library

• What Can We Do About Violence?: A Bill Moyers Special (Part One and Two)
• Peace in the Halls: Stories and Activities to Manage Anger and Prevent School Violence
• Securing the Future: For Safer Youth and Communities

Related Websites

• Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
• National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
• Division of Violence Prevention at the CDC