CDC Request for Information on Youth Violence (Deadline 21 Feb 2012)

Submitted by Minuteman on Wed, 2012-02-15 15:18

Link here (click the PDF icon, 160kb). Excerpt:

'SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is seeking on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services information for an anticipated Surgeon General response to the public health problem of youth violence.
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Potential Areas of Focus: CDC is interested in receiving information on the following:

(1) What is the extent of the problem and its consequences.
(2) What are the differences in youth violence prevalence among subgroups and communities and how might they inform prevention approaches.
(3) What is the availability and adaptability of evidence-based prevention programs.

Purpose of Notice: The purpose of this notice is to provide individuals and organizations the opportunity to identify issues and areas of need for consideration as we gather information to inform the Surgeon General’s document on youth violence. All comments will receive careful consideration.'

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