Violence Prevention

Violence Prevention

Violence Prevention

Violence is an urgent public health problem. From infants to the elderly, it affects people in all stages of life and can lead to a lifetime of physical, emotional, and economic problems. CDC is committed to preventing violence so that everyone can be safe and healthy.

Firearm Deaths Grow, Disparities Widen

Firearm deaths persist as a significant and growing public health problem. Racial and other disparities in firearm deaths have continued to widen for some groups.

Young guy comforting his sad friend

An upstander is someone who sees what happens and intervenes, interrupts, or speaks up to stop the bullying.

Essentials for Childhood

Essentials for Parenting offers expert advice, engaging videos, and downloadable print resources for parents and caregivers of 2- to 4-year-old children.

Infographics

Infographics

Technical Packages

Resources for Action

VETOViolence

VETOViolence

National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS)

National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS)

National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS)

National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS)