VIOLENCE PREVENTION

Apr 06 2025HEALTH

How Palestinian Clinics are Facing Domestic Violence

In the occupied Palestinian territories, a significant number of women face intimate partner violence, a common form of domestic violence (DV). This issue is not just a personal tragedy but a serious public health concern that affects the well-being of women and their families. It is a violation of basic human rights. The problem is widespread, with nearly 3 in 10 w...

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Mar 26 2025HEALTH

The Journey of Safety and Health Centers: Progress and Hurdles

The National Policy for Reducing Morbimortality from Accidents and Violence (PNRMAV) led to the creation of Violence Prevention and Health Promotion Centers (NPVPS). These centers were set up to tackle the growing issues of accidents and violence in communities. The idea was to have these centers at different levels of care: primary care, hospital and pre-hospital ca...

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Mar 19 2025POLITICS

How Ethiopia's Domestic Violence Policies Fall Short

Ethiopia has agreed to many international and regional rules to stop violence against women. Yet, many women in the country still face domestic violence. There is not much information on how these rules are put into action or the problems that come up. A recent study looked into the challenges of stopping domestic violence against women in northwestern Ethiopia. The...

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Mar 11 2025HEALTH

Fighting Teen Violence: Can Apps Make a Difference?

In many countries, teens face serious problems from violence and abuse. These issues affect their health, social life, and even the economy. One promising solution is using digital tools to help parents. These tools could reach many people and make a big difference. But, there's a catch. For these tools to work, teens and parents must use them regularly. Let's talk ...

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

When Guns Take Kids: Different Needs, Different Answers

You may know that hospitals have programs to stop gun violence among adults. But do these work for kids? Let's think about it. A study looked into the idea that when it comes to gun deaths, kids and adults face different problems and need different solutions. This study asked a big question: can hospital-based programs designed for adults really help prevent deadly g...

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Boosting Parent Support to End Child Violence in Tanzania: Insights from the Ground

In Tanzania, changing how parents behave can reduce violence against children. This study looked at what policymakers and service providers think about giving parents support to stop violence. It used Daly's framework to find out what helps and hinders this kind of support. Parents can learn to discipline without violence. Programs can make this happen. But what do ...

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Oct 03 2024OPINION

The Safe Haven for Our Future

As a nation, we've become all too familiar with the sound of gunfire and the sight of students huddled under desks. For many Minnesotan families, this is more than just a drill - it's a harsh reality that threatens to upend their sense of security. Governor Tim Walz's personal experience with his son witnessing gun violence has given him a unique perspective on the u...

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