Information Technology

Communications and Technology for Violence Prevention

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The past 25 years have seen a major paradigm shift in the field of violence prevention, from the assumption that violence is inevitable to a recognition that violence is preventable. As evidence-based interventions increasingly demonstrate measurable impacts on the prevalence of violence, those who work in the field of violence prevention face the challenge of finding new ways to disseminate information and to rapidly deploy or scale up new programs. At the same time, a massive change in communications platforms and standards has occurred around the globe. These new technologies have disrupted traditional means of communication and have provided opportunities for reaching farther and wider. Furthermore, new media make it possible to empower whole groups to engage in community-based efforts to prevent violence by making available the vast body of evidence-based knowledge previously only accessible in the academic realm. While it is tempting to push forward quickly in order to take advantage of these opportunities, that desire should be tempered by the importance of advancing both holistically and cautiously so as to avoid the unintended consequences of new ideas as much as possible. The fields of communications and communications technology offer much in terms of out-of-the-box thinking that could assist in overcoming persistent obstacles, while the violence prevention field draws on careful and considerable scientific expertise in building successful interventions. Combining the strengths of these fields, while minimizing potential harm, could prove beneficial for preventing violence and promoting well-being around the world.

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: ., 2012

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1-124

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English

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978-0-309-25351-2

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Communications and Technology for Violence Prevent

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