Welcome
- INJURY & VIOLENCE PREVENTION
The Injury and Violence Prevention Section works with state and local partners to help Michigan communities stop injuries and violence. Here is what we do:
- Collect and explain data on injury and violence
- Develop and evaluate prevention programs
- Provide tools, technical assistance, and information
- INJURY
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s damage or harm to the body resulting in impairment or destruction of health. Examples are broken bones, cuts, brain damage, spinal cord injury, poisoning and burns.
- Is the leading cause of death and disability for Michiganders, ages 1-44
- Leading causes of death include: motor vehicle crashes, falls, and for infants less than 12 months of age, unsafe sleep environments.
- Occurs in very predictable patterns, with recognizable risk factors in identifiable populations
- Is preventable
- VIOLENCE
is the intentional use of power or force against oneself or another person. Violence can be physical, psychological or sexual. Examples are suicide, sexual assault, and bullying.- Can lead to life-long mental and physical health problems
- Increases the risk of being a victim or perpetrator of further violence
- Is a learned behavior
- Is preventable
Programs
- MiVDRS
Michigan Violent Death Reporting System - PDO Prevention
Prescription Drug Overdose (PDO) Prevention Initiative - Safe Kids Michigan
Information and Resources Regarding the Prevention of Accidental Injury to Children and Safe Kids Coalitions Throughout Michigan. - Michigan Core Violence & Injury Prevention Program (CORE VIPP)
CORE Violence and Injury Prevention Program is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with the goal of preventing violence and injury in the state of Michigan. - Sexual Violence Prevention
Educational Materials Regarding Rape Prevention and Links and Resources for Sexual
Violence Prevention. - Suicide Prevention
Information for Suicide Prevention
