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Addressing childhood abuse could prevent firearm violence later in life

Association of Health Care Journalists

The researchers found that experiencing or witnessing violence as a kid increases the chance someone will carry a weapon as an adult. Involvement within the child welfare system may also be a risk factor for gun violence, according to the report.

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How to cover community violence interventions

Association of Health Care Journalists

The interventions generally fall into five categories: violent interrupters/street outreach, focused deterrence, cognitive behavioral support, violence reduction councils and changing risk factors in the environment. Anti-violence strategies can inspire multiple evergreen stories. READI and Roca are both local groups.

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Fewer NC children dying at the hands of a parent or caregiver, new report shows

NC Health News

Its easy to forget that when were preventing child abuse were preventing child fatalities, Hirsch said. Higher risk factors Families face a lot of obstacles housing, child care, finances that can add to the stress of raising children , according to former U.S. They just have a lot of risk factors.