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Injury & Violence Prevention
Welcome
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
- 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
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
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.
The Michigan Overdose Data to Action (MODA) Program
Information for Suicide Prevention
Educational Materials Regarding Rape Prevention and Links and Resources for Sexual Violence Prevention.