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EJ453766 SP521648

Title: Interpersonal Violence: A Priority Issue for Health Education.
Author(s): Page, Randy M.; And Others
Source: Journal of Health Education, v23 n5 p286-92 Jul-Aug 1992
Publication Date: 1992
ISSN: 1055-6699
Language: English
Document Type: Guides--Non-classroom (055); Journal articles (080); Reports--Descriptive (141)
Journal Announcement: CIJMAR1993

Discusses the need for many interdisciplinary approaches and interventions, including societal and economic reforms, in preventing interpersonal violence. After examining factors related to violent behavior, violence prevention in health promotion, and the health educator's role, the article presents examples of violence prevention efforts. (SM)

Descriptors: Adolescents; At Risk Persons; *Conflict Resolution; Elementary Secondary Education; *Family Problems; *Health Education; Health Needs; *Interdisciplinary Approach; *Interpersonal Relationship; Prevention; School Security; Social Influences; Sociocultural Patterns; *Violence