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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.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Child Sexual Abuse Prevention

Community Violence Prevention

Elder Abuse Prevention

Firearm Violence Prevention

Intimate Partner Violence Prevention

Sexual Violence Prevention

Youth Violence Prevention

Coping with Stress

Featured Topics

Creating Positive Childhood Experiences

Safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments are the key to creating positive childhood experiences.

Raising a Toddler? CDC can help!

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

Check out Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers to help you build healthy relationships with your children.

Violence Impacts Teens’ Lives

Violence can disrupt teens’ development and harm their current and future health. We can all help young people grow up violence-free.

About the Division of Violence Prevention

Strategic VisionThe division will focus on three strategic priorities for the next five years.
Connecting the DotsA cross-cutting approach helps to better prevent violence in all its forms.
TimelineExplore the CDC’s history of combatting violence as a public health problem.
Public Health ApproachLearn more about how the division’s approach focuses on the well-being of entire populations.
The Social-Ecological ModelThis framework for prevention explores the factors that influence violence.
Funded Programs and InitiativesLearn more about the division’s collaborative efforts to prevent violence.
Funded ResearchRead more about the innovative research conducted by the division.