National Violence Prevention Network

Each year, more than 50,000 Americans die violent deaths. We need solid data to help us inform prevention strategies and reduce the toll.

Housed in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) can help. The National Violence Prevention Network is a broad coalition of public health officials, anti-violence organizations and law enforcement groups working to get NVDRS completed and fully funded. Here’s how you can help.

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NVDRS Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C.[MORE]
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Out From the Shadow of Teen Suicide[MORE]
Jentzen Took Job Beyond the Science[MORE]
Toward Prevention on Veteran’s Suicide[MORE]

The NVDRS is a comprehensive, linked reporting system that collects and centralizes information on homicides and suicides from a variety of sources, such as medical examiners and coroners, law enforcement, hospitals, public health officials and crime labs. [MORE]
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December 2008 Compilation Report from 17 States
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Increased Funding to Expand State Participation in National Violent Death Reporting System Approved
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National Violent Death Reporting System Can Help Prevent Suicide Among Veterans [MORE]
Oregon Violent Death Reporting System Shows Higher Suicide Rate Among Military Veterans
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