The American Medical Association is advised by the National Advisory Council on Violence and Abuse and other member organizations on effective strategies and programs to eliminate family violence in our society.
Spotlight
Call for presentations now open for the Academy on Violence and Abuse biennial scientific assembly “Sowing Seeds of Academic Change ~ Nurturing New Paradigms.” This conference is designed to accelerate the adoption of teaching about violence and abuse by highlighting new research and its implications. To learn more, see the call for presentations information on the Academy of Violence and Abuse Web site.
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National Advisory Council on Violence and Abuse (NACVA)
The National Advisory Council on Violence and Abuse includes representatives from state and specialty medical societies as well as other health-related groups.AMA violence-related reports and policies
The AMA's Council on Science and Public Health and Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs have produced several reports on topics about violence and abuse. The AMA has over eighty policies related to violence and abuse available in a compendium.Youth Violence Prevention Training and Outreach Guide
The AMA has developed a manual to help physicians and others discuss youth violence prevention.Other violence and abuse resources
Additional resources for physicians about violence and abuseContent provided by: Medicine and Public Health