Modules

The modules linked below are short, self-directed learning modules for you to learn more about violence prevention.

Each module is composed of several presentations. Each presentation contains an introduction, an audio/slide presentation, a list of resources, and a short evaluation form. Also available are links to instructions for viewing the presentation, a printable outline (slides and script), and a glossary.

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Module 1: Orientation to Violence Prevention

Orientation to Violence Prevention is a three-part series designed to help violence prevention professionals become acquainted with the key concepts of "primary prevention"—stopping violence before it starts. At the completion of the module, you will be able to:

Describe primary prevention
Describe the public health approach to violence prevention
Describe how the socio-ecological model can be used to develop primary violence prevention programs

Part 1: Moving Upstream: The Story of Prevention

Part 2: The Public Health Approach to Violence Prevention

Part 3: The Socio-Ecological Model: A Pathway to Prevention

Module 2: Scope of the Problem

The scope of the problem module has five parts—Child Maltreatment, Suicide, Youth Violence, Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence. The module has been developed to provide a basic of overview of each type of violence for those who do not necessarily work in all of these areas:

Upon completion of the module, learners will be able to:

Describe the types and scope of these different types of violence
Describe the consequences of each type of violence
Describe risk and protective factors at the individual, relationship, community and societal levels for each type of violence
Describe interrelationship between different types of violence
Describe selected promising practices in primary prevention

Part 1: Suicide

Part 2: Youth Violence

Part 3: Child Maltreatment

Part 4: Intimate Partner Violence

Part 5: Sexual Violence