SOCIETAL LEVEL

Examples of societal level prevention efforts:

• Legislation to encourage employers to offer family-leave options and flexible schedules to both men and women
• A national media campaign including TV, radio, newspaper and Internet methods of communication to create awareness and change the way people think about violence
• A state sponsors a billboard campaign designed to reduce the stigma associated with mental health problems
• Statewide legislation that provides tax incentives to businesses that partner with school districts to provide learning-based technology and other academic resources in disadvantaged communities