Violence Prevention

Articles, videos and resources on violence prevention from experts in the field of mental health.

7 Ways to Stop Violence at Every Age

Understanding, preventing, and effectively treating violence Seeing an image of a violent adult, it’s hard... >>

What is Killing Our Soldiers?

The Time Magazine cover story, “One a Day” recently alerted us to the heartbreaking high-rates... >>

Understanding and Effectively Treating Violence – CE Webinar Resources

Here you will find resources from Dr. James Gilligan’s October 15, 2012 Webinar “Understanding and... >>

The Deadly Recession: Dangers of a Down Economy

I woke up the other day to the awful news about the shooting outside the... >>

How Trauma Is Impacting Our Culture and What We Can Do to Help

In some ways it seems that to grasp the prevalence of trauma experienced in our... >>

Recognizing Complex Trauma

Treating trauma is a task most therapists can expect to undertake in their career. In... >>

Dr. Christine Courtois on Violence: VIDEO

Dr. Christine Courtois talks about her perspective on working with clients in relation to violence.... >>

The Colorado Shooting Leaves Us Wondering: What Makes a Person Violent?

The tragic mass shooting that occurred in Aurora, Colorado just after midnight on Friday, July... >>

Preventing Violence: Interviews with Dr. James Gilligan

In this exclusive video series, Dr. James Gilligan talks about what triggers violent behavior and... >>

Preventing Violence: Exclusive Interviews with Dr. James Gilligan

  In this exclusive video series, Dr. James Gilligan talks about what triggers violent behavior... >>