Violence Prevention ECHO: Using What Works to Prevent Violence
This session of the Violence Prevention ECHO includes a presentation on:
Using What Works to Prevent Violence: A Comprehensive Public Health Approach for Communities and Schools
Beverly Kingston, PhD
Director and Senior Research Associate, Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
University of Colorado Boulder
The Violence Prevention ECHO is an 7-week, one hour per week virtual program for all health professionals, first responders, public health professionals, legal personnel, and educators. The curriculum is designed to create a community of practice among health care providers, increasing knowledge and self-efficacy regarding the selected aspects of violence across the lifespan related to gun safety.
This program will provide important communication skills and calls for action.
Topics include the latest research on school violence, evidence-based studies, and communication skills.
Medical Director: Joanna G. Katzman, MD, MSPH
Co-Medical Director: Eileen Barrett, MD
The Violence Prevention ECHO is supported by the Silver Hill Academy for Research & Education (SHARE).