Dane County leaders say they view increase in violence as a public health crisis
March 10, 2021 2:48 PM Logan Rude
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MADISON, Wis. Local leaders are shifting their efforts to prevent violence in the community by treating it as a public health issue.
Public Health Madison & Dane County announced Wednesday a new five-year plan to reduce violence by focusing on evidence-based goals and strategies. The report, A Roadmap to Reducing Violence, outlines five key goals to address ongoing violence in the community: understanding community violence using data, supporting community engagement with children, youth and families, fostering strong neighborhoods, increasing intervention for people affected by violence, and strengthening community efforts to address it.
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