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Violence As A Public Health Issue
Provides summaries, abstracts to cases, and law review articles dealing with the problem of preventing violence in the United States of America.
http://www.udayton.edu/~health/syllabi/violence/index.htm

The Realities and Issues Facing Todays Juveniles
Susan Magestro explores teen problems such as bullying, drug use, school shooting, gangs, and family issues.
http://www.susanmagestro.com/

Facts About Media Violence and Effects on the American Family
Research data tracking television viewing habits and behavior patterns, population/homicide rate data, cartoon violence, video games, internet, music, lyrics and potential adverse effects of excessive exposure to media.
http://www.babybag.com/articles/amaviol.htm

The Elder Justice Coalition
Organization dedicated to eliminating elder abuse in the United States through education, advocacy, and legislation. Includes a list of members and resources.
http://www.elderjusticecoalition.org/

Hazing and the Law: one attorney's page
Hazing information site by attorney specializing in prosecuting high-profile hazing cases.
http://www.smcalaw.com/hazing/defpage1.htm

Violence Against Native Women
HHS directory of sites addressing violence against American Indian, Alaskan Native, and First Nations women.
http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/MCH/W/DV00.cfm