VIOLENCE

This study tested whether a special counseling program could help women in South Africa who are living with HIV and have experienced violence from a partner. The program, called CETA, teaches coping skills to help with stress, depression, and trauma. Researchers wanted to see if …

This study tested a school program designed to prevent teen dating violence. Over 3,000 seventh-grade students in 24 diverse middle schools participated. Researchers compared students who took the special health class focused on healthy relationships and emotional skills with stu…

This study tested a school-based program in Tanzania designed to reduce violence against children, targeting both teachers and parents. It involved nearly 2,000 students, parents, and teachers to see if the program was practical and could lower the use of physical and emotional v…

This study tested whether a simple educational program given to parents during routine pediatric check-ups could help prevent harmful childhood experiences. Researchers worked with 576 parents of children aged 2-10 to see if providing information about positive discipline and chi…

This study tested a special support program for pregnant women who have recently experienced violence from a partner. The program aimed to help improve the mothers' mental health, reduce their risk of further violence, and support better parenting and infant development. Research…

This study aimed to measure how often violence happens to healthcare workers and how it affects them. Researchers surveyed 3,000 hospital staff about their experiences with physical and verbal aggression at work. The goal was to gather data to help hospitals better understand and…

This study looked at over 650 public K-12 schools to see if common safety tactics—like metal detectors, active shooter drills, and armed personnel—are linked to fewer school shootings. Researchers also checked if these policies are connected to higher rates of student suspensions…