Violence prevention

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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.

As a result of family violence

Three women murdered every day
Two million women injured every day
Fifteen million children affected

Are you doing all you can to help?

Join the American Medical Association, the AMA Alliance, and the Family Violence Prevention Fund to strengthen the health care response to violence and abuse on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 for Stop America's Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Day and Health Cares About Domestice Violence Day

Access free patient education materials, clinical tools and resources by specialty.

Please direct your comments and feedback regarding this Web site to violence@ama-assn.org

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 abuse

Last updated: Aug 28, 2008
Content provided by: Medicine and Public Health