See also:
Firearms, Handguns and Assault Weapons
Hate Crimes
Violence (Position Paper)
Violence, Media (Position Paper)
Family and Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse
Child Abuse
Violence, Bullying
Violence, Illegal Acts Against Physicians and Other Health Professionals
Violence in the Media
Violence as a Public Health Concern
The American Academy of Family Physicians recognizes violence as a major public health concern. Members should be aware of the risk factors related to violence, the various manifestations of violence, and of available services.
Experts suggest that violence is related to a multiplicity of environmental factors including the pervasive image portrayed in the media that violent responses are acceptable means of addressing problems and the easy availability of handguns. The Academy believes it to be important to address these factors by supporting the efforts of those individuals and groups attempting to prevent and reduce the level of all violence and encouraging members to become involved actively with such activities. (1987) (2006)
Experts suggest that violence is related to a multiplicity of environmental factors including the pervasive image portrayed in the media that violent responses are acceptable means of addressing problems and the easy availability of handguns. The Academy believes it to be important to address these factors by supporting the efforts of those individuals and groups attempting to prevent and reduce the level of all violence and encouraging members to become involved actively with such activities. (1987) (2006)