Can violence be prevented in the United States?-View Presentation

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In the video, Dr. Alex Crosby discusses the topic of interpersonal violence prevention in the United States. He highlights the magnitude of the problem, stating that interpersonal violence is the 16th leading cause of death in the US and the second leading cause of death among adolescents and young adults. Dr. Crosby emphasizes the importance of addressing interpersonal violence as a public health issue and discusses the need for a comprehensive approach that includes individual, family, community, and societal factors. He presents the social ecological model as a framework for understanding the various levels at which violence occurs and the associated risk and protective factors. Dr. Crosby also discusses the role of clinicians in violence prevention, including advocating for patients and communities, and getting involved in research and program development. He stresses that prevention works and cites evidence-based programs and strategies that have been shown to be effective in preventing violence. Dr. Crosby concludes by encouraging viewers to take action and work towards addressing violence in their communities. The video was organized by the African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence at the Morehouse School of Medicine and was funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the US Department of Health and Human Services. Credit for continuing medical education was offered through the American Psychiatric Association. The contents of the video represent the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official views or endorsement of SAMHSA, HHS, or the US government.

Keywords

interpersonal violence prevention

United States

leading cause of death

adolescents

young adults

public health issue

comprehensive approach

social ecological model

violence prevention

evidence-based programs