More cities across the United States are approaching violence as a public health issue and implementing strategies to prevent violence in the first place. Prevention Institute's UNITY City Network and UNITY Roadmap are cited.

Reforming our criminal justice system requires a commitment to preventing violence, promoting health and supporting a more vibrant and humane society. UNITY co-chair Deborah Prothrow-Stith is quoted and UNITY is cited as an effective violence prevention initiative.

Multnomah County, OR is working to prevent violence by enlisting community partners in public health, schools, law enforcement and local nonprofits to change social norms around youth violence. Prevention Institute's Rachel Davis is quoted

Last week, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee cut $19.7 million in funding for youth violence prevention—the Centers for Disease Control ‘s entire budget for national violence prevention. UNITY's Rachel Davis weighs in on how these funds are crucial in addressing violence through a public health approach.