A comprehensive technical package for the prevention of youth violence and associated risk behaviors

Abstract

CDC provided an overview of the youth violence technical package to partners and grantees in a series of webinars. A draft of the youth violence technical package was also shared with partners and grantees following the webinars. These partner organizations are listed below.

Nonfatal Assaults Among Persons Aged 10–24 Years — United States, 2001–2015

“…These encouraging declines are consistent with previous analyses and recent trends in youth violence ( 3 , 4 ). The declines might indicate increased implementation and beneficial effects of evidence-based prevention strategies that reach young persons ( 2 , 5 ). A number of primary prevention strategies have been shown to reduce the risk for and occurrence of youth violence, including school-based programs that build communication and problem-solving skills and family approaches that help caregivers set age-appropriate rules, monitor youth activities and relationships, and address other risk factors (e.g., childhood conduct problems and delinquency) ( 2 ).…”

“…Violence among young persons is preventable with the implementation of evidence-based policies and programs that significantly reduce the risk for injuries and associated risk factors. CDC’s A Comprehensive Technical Package for the Prevention of Youth Violence and Associated Risk Behaviors (https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/yv-technicalpackage.pdf) can help states and communities focus their collaborative action on strategies supported by the best available evidence ( 2 ). …”

“…Nearly one in 10 patients were admitted to the hospital, transferred to another hospital, or held for observation. Youth violence prevention strategies, including primary prevention approaches that build individual skills, strengthen family relationships, or connect young persons treated in EDs to immediate and ongoing support, can be implemented to decrease injuries and fatalities ( 2 ). …”

Surveillance for Violent Deaths — National Violent Death Reporting System, 18 States, 2014

“…NVDRS data underscore the importance of relationship problems as a risk factor for suicides and homicides and the importance of developing social and emotional skills (e.g., communication, conflict resolution, and empathy) and supportive relationships as protective factors ( 12 ). Violence is a leading cause of death among youth, and early intervention is critical to the prevention of youth violence.…”

“…Violence is a leading cause of death among youth, and early intervention is critical to the prevention of youth violence. CDC’s youth violence technical package emphasizes the preventive effects of youth skill development programs as well as prevention approaches that address relationships and influence school and community environments ( 12 ). …”