Youth violence and bullying are major public health issues for individuals, families, and communities. Both are complex problems which, over time, impose serious effects on targets and bystanders and serious consequences on aggressors. Solutions require widespread, sustained efforts in families, schools, and communities. Check out STRYVE - Striving To Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere - a public health approach to violence prevention. STRYVE is a national initiative led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Then visit StopBullying.gov, a one-stop access to U. S. Government information on bullying topics. Be a part of the solution to bullying and violence in your community.
STOPBULLYING.GOV is a one-stop access to U.S. Government information on bullying topics. This website provides information from various government agencies for parents, kids, school leaders and educators, and community members. There are resources which provide assistance in prevention planning and implementation, answering these questions:
Cost Benefits of Buyllying Prevention
Find a Virginia Bullying/Violence Prevention Trainer
October 10 One Day Workshop for Southwest Virginia Educators and Prevention Professionals
VetoViolence was established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to increase
awareness and adoption of evidence-based approaches to prevent violence and to provide grantees and partners
with access to training and tools that focus on the primary prevention of violence.
The portal includes free training, program planning resources, and an on-line application for the creation of
success stories.
Please visit VetoViolence often as the portal will continue to evolve as additional resources are added.
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