Preventing school violence is possible. Download and print a fact sheet that describes school violence, its impact, and prevention strategies.

Millions of children and young adults attend schools and universities each year. Preventing violence in these environments is important to promoting learning, safety, and health.

Preventing youth violence is possible. Download and print a fact sheet with more information about youth violence.

Youth violence affects all communities and all members of a community. The good news is youth violence is preventable. Evidence-based youth violence prevention approaches can improve the well-being of everyone.

Multiple factors influence youth violence. A young person’s skills and experiences play an important role. So do their relationships with friends and family, and the characteristics of their community.

Relationships and environments where children are nurtured and safe help them become healthy and productive adults. Prevention resources, such as Essentials for Childhood, can help communities promote positive environments and relationships.

Intimate partner violence is a major public health concern. Through research, education and the sharing of ideas, we are learning more about this problem and using our knowledge to inform and strengthen prevention strategies.

CDC’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) offers valuable data to help communities stop intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and stalking before it starts. Learn more through this fact sheet which provides an overview.

Preventing youth violence is possible. Click here to download and print a fact sheet with more information about youth violence.

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