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August 1 is National Girlfriends Day. Encourage one another to stay healthy.

Everyone has an important role in stopping youth violence before it starts. CDC’s Preventing Youth Violence: Opportunities for Action and its companion guide provide action steps to help everyone be part of the solution.

Violence is a significant public health problem. Each year, violence kills 55,000 people in the United States. The National Violent Death Reporting System provides a clearer understanding of violent deaths so we can prevent them.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

This free online resource offers practitioners and others working to prevent violence with important knowledge and resources for using evidence in their decision-making processes.

This is another in a series of occasional MMWR reports titled CDC Grand Rounds. These reports are based on grand rounds presentations at CDC on high-profile issues in public health science, practice, and policy. Information about CDC Grand Rounds is available at http://www.

Going to college is an exciting time in a young person’s life. It is a time for gaining new knowledge and experiences, both inside and outside the classroom. Here are a few pointers for college students on staying safe and healthy.