Youth Violence/Bullying

Homicide is the fourth leading cause of death for young people ages 5 to 14 and the second leading cause of death for young people ages 15-24. Youth violence can be reduced and prevented. Effective interventions must be disseminated and adopted by local and state authorities, community-based organizations and private sector partners.

The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) Community Violence Prevention Resource for Action helps communities and states prioritize youth violence prevention strategies based on the best available evidence.

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Established in 2006 as National Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week, this campaign seeks to make bullying prevention a movement in every community. Visit Pacer's National Bullying Prevention Center to learn how you can promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying.

Additional Resources

• Children's Safety Network
• StopBullying.gov
• Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) Youth Violence
• Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice
• Alabama Youth Violence Agencies/Organizations