Violence Archives

06.14.2018 Adolescent boy of color looks at the camera

Mental & Behavioral Health
Mental Health

Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Injured Young Men of Color

For many youth, victimization involves more than physical injury. Medical systems are well-equipped to treat physical wounds, but the psychosocial needs of young survivors are often unseen and much harder to treat.

Guest Author Rachel Myers

03.14.2018 Boston skyline

Health Equity
Violence

2017 Gun Violence in Boston

In Boston, various communities experience different levels of gun violence. Here's a look at the data on Boston shootings.

Guest Author Jacqueline Rocheleau

03.09.2018 A shot glass of liquor

Mental & Behavioral Health
Substance Use

Alcohol Policies and Alcohol-Involved Homicides

Acute intoxication impairs judgment and makes individuals more vulnerable to becoming victims in homicides. A recent study by Naimi et al. finds that more restrictive alcohol policies could have a preventive impact on alcohol-involved homicides.

Guest Author Ziming Xuan

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