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Prevention begins with people.

Many people face violence every day, but preventing it is possible. That’s where you can help. No matter the community, professionals and groups can work together to improve the health, safety, and well-being of people.

You can prevent violence.

VetoViolence exists to empower you and your community to prevent violence and implement evidence-based prevention strategies in your community. Tools, trainings, and resources are designed to empower you and your partners to help reduce risks for violence and to increase what protects people and communities from it.

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Tools and
Trainings

Explore tools and trainings to address violence in your community and implement violence prevention efforts.

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Prevention Information

Find prevention information by violence type and resources to guide and strengthen your prevention planning.

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ACES
Resources

Discover a collection of infographics, tools, trainings, and more related to understanding and preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences.

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Last Reviewed: Sept 15, 2023

Source: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Violence Prevention