Violence

Did You Know? is a weekly feature from the Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support to inform your prevention activities. We invite you to read, share, and take action!

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September 9, 2016

US lesbian, gay, and bisexual high school students experience substantially higher levels of bullying and other forms of violence than their peers [PDF-74KB].
Bullying can occur in person or online, resulting in physical, social, and emotional difficulties and academic problems.
Schools, teachers, parents, and community members can use proven tools and resources to recognize bullying and stop it.

February 12, 2016

In 2013, among students who dated, 21% of girls and 10% of boys reported physical and/or sexual violence from a dating partner.
Teen victims of dating violence are more likely to use tobacco, drugs, and alcohol and to have symptoms of depression.
Local health departments, schools, and community partners can use the Dating Matters Capacity Assessment and Planning Tool (DM-CAPT) to start or improve comprehensive initiatives to prevent teen dating violence.

September 21, 2012

Suicide, the 10th leading cause of death nationally, accounts for nearly 37,000 deaths each year—more than twice the number of deaths by homicide.
Family members, friends, coworkers, and others suffer long-lasting consequences of suicidal behaviors.
Suicide is preventable; the new National Strategy for Suicide Prevention promotes ways you can get involved.

November 18, 2011

One person dies every 3 minutes from an injury in the U.S.
Injuries account for more than 180,000 deaths and $406 billion in medical costs and lost productivity each year; see how your state compares.
CDC supports many programs, activities, and research to prevent injury and violence in states and territories.

September 2, 2011

Suicide takes the lives of more than 30,000 people [PDF-198KB] in the United States each year.
More than 300,000 people [PDF-118KB] seek medical attention in emergency departments for self-harm injuries annually.
September 4-10 was National Suicide Prevention Week; support suicide prevention activities in your community and seek help for yourself or a loved one by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255).