Violence Against Women: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• In Event: DWC NIJ VAWA Panel: Violence Against Women Act - Federal Investment in Prevention, Intervention, Research, and Evaluation

Abstract

In 1979, the U.S. Surgeon General identified violent behavior as a key public health priority. In 1980, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began studying patterns of violence. This grew into a national program to reduce the death and disability associated with injuries outside the workplace. In 1992, CDC established the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) as the lead federal organization for violence prevention. The mission of the NCIPC is to provide leadership in preventing and controlling injuries by reducing the incidence, severity, and adverse outcomes of injury. This mission is achieved through research, surveillance, implementation of programs, and communications.

Author

• Ruth Leemis, Division of Violence Prevention, Centers for Disease Prevention and Control