Violence Prevention
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The MMS and its Committee on Violence Intervention and Prevention
educates physicians and others in violence intervention and
prevention. The MMS and MMS Alliance Campaign Against Violence
™ has been recognized by the AMA and Jane Doe, Inc. for its
innovative work in domestic violence issues.
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Youth Violence Prevention Resources
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Violence is a leading cause of injury, death, and disability for
American children. Physicians and other professionals have a role
in violence prevention.
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Recognizing and Preventing Youth Violence |
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Violence Prevention for Children and Youth Parent
Education Tip Cards
Available in English or Spanish, unless noted
To order printed cards, please call 800-843-6356
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Youth Violence PowerPoint Presentation
For those interested in presenting information on youth violence
prevention to colleagues and other appropriate audiences, complete with
lecture notes
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Partner Violence Resources
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| Basic information about partner
violence, recognizing varied clinical presentations of
violence, and referral to identify, counsel, and offer options to
at-risk patients |
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Partner Violence: How to Recognize and Treat Victims of
Abuse (.pdf, requires free,
downloadable Acrobat Reader to
view) |
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RADAR card (.pdf) |
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Map of Domestic Shelters in Massachusetts (.pdf) |
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Domestic Violence Poster (.pdf) |
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Domestic Violence Curriculum for Physicians
Four interactive educational seminars designed for
physicians-in-training and in practice
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