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1 results foundAuthor: SUNY Downstate Medical Center Title: Report on Violence Among Adolescents and Young Adults Summary: Since the early 1990's, the number of violent crimes committed in Brooklyn and elsewhere in New York City has steadily declined. Between 1993 and 2003, for example, the number of homicides committed in Brooklyn fell by 67 percent. Today Brooklyn is a much safer place than it was just a dozen years ago, and as a result, it is a better place to live, work, go to school, visit, and do business. But for all the progress we have made, we can't afford to relax our efforts. In Brooklyn and throughout the City, acts of violence are still far too common. Violence is not just a law enforcement problem—it is a very real public health problem. Homicide is the sixth leading cause of death among all New York residents younger than 65. Each year, tens of thousands of New Yorkers are treated in emergency rooms after being injured in an assault. Thousands are hospitalized for these injuries, and some are permanently disabled. Violence can also cause serious emotional harm, and fear of violence can prevent whole communities from fulfilling their potential. As with other major public health problems such as smoking, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS, the problem of violence calls for a community-wide response. We believe that with our strengths in research, health care, education, and community outreach, we at Downstate can make a valuable contribution to Brooklyn's campaign against violence—and that we have an obligation to do so. Effective community action begins with a clear understanding of the problem. Strong partnerships are needed to reduce the threat that violence poses to the health of our communities. We are pleased to offer this Report on Violence among Adolescents and Young Adults as a starting point for discussion. Details: Brooklyn, NY: SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 2012. 30p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed May 3, 2012 at: http://www.downstate.edu/bhr/reports/Violence-Report.pdf Year: 2012 Country: United States URL: http://www.downstate.edu/bhr/reports/Violence-Report.pdf Shelf Number: 125139 Keywords: HomicidesViolence (New York City)Violent Crime |