Injury, Suicide, and Violence Prevention

Injuries, violence, and suicide share many of the same root causes and can be addressed collectively by focusing on shared risk and protective factors. For example, social isolation, substance use, and unstable housing can put someone at higher risk for injury, suicide, and violence. Conversely, supportive relationships, access to healthcare, and problem-solving and coping skills can be protective. ASTHO provides tools and resources to help state and territorial health agencies connect the dots between the multiple forms of injury and violence and offers technical assistance on implementing best practice programs and policies to address them.

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Catalyst Center for Firearm Injury Prevention One-Pager

ASTHO is excited to announce the Catalyst Center for Firearm Injury Prevention, which will take action to address firearm injury and death as a public health issue.

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Introduction to the Shared Risk and Protective Factors Framework

Self-paced presentation for state and territorial health officials, senior deputies, and their leadership teams to promote and implement a comprehensive framework to achieve better health outcomes.

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Promoting Well-Being and Reducing Risk Post-COVID-19

Two public health practitioners discuss their unique perspectives on the SRPF Framework through a state/federal government and academic lens.

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Latest Violence Prevention Resources

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A Public Health Approach to Reducing and Preventing Firearm Violence

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Catalyst Center for Firearm Injury Prevention

A New Center for State and Territorial Health Officials

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Men and Firearms: Proven Public Health Interventions to Curb Violence

This post has been updated. It was originally published on June 29, 2022.

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Health Agency Implementation Guidance: Cardiff Model for Violence Prevention

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State, Territorial Health Policies Strengthening Emergency Preparedness Efforts

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State and Territorial Caregiver Wellness Policies May Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

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State/Territorial Policy Considerations for Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences

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The Youth Mental Health Crisis: States Invest in Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention Strategies

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