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CDC's family and intimate violence prevention team: basing programs on science
1Division of Violence Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Journal of the American Medical Women'S Association (1972)
|May 1, 1996
Summary
Violence against women, including physical and sexual assault, is a significant public health issue. A science-based public health approach focuses on prevention, intervention, and effectiveness measurement to combat this violence.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology of Violence
- Prevention Science
Background:
- Women experience high rates of physical and sexual assault from partners, acquaintances, and strangers.
- Violence against women is a critical public health concern requiring proactive strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the public health approach to preventing violence against women.
- To describe key activities of the Family and Intimate Violence Prevention Team at the CDC.
- To highlight contributions to the scientific understanding of violence against women.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing a science-based public health framework for violence prevention.
- Defining the scope of the problem and identifying causal factors.
- Developing, testing, implementing, and evaluating interventions.
Main Results:
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Family and Intimate Violence Prevention Team employs a comprehensive public health strategy.
- Ongoing activities are designed to expand the evidence base for violence prevention.
- The approach systematically addresses the multifaceted nature of violence against women.
Conclusions:
- A public health approach is essential for effectively preventing violence against women.
- Systematic research and intervention efforts are crucial for reducing violence.
- The described activities contribute valuable data to inform future prevention strategies.