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Home ANA Periodicals OJIN Journal TopicsSocietal Violence: What is Our Response?

53. Societal Violence: What is Our Response?

The four original articles in this OJIN topic discuss a variety of aspects related to violence in our society.

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Overview and Summary: Societal Violence: What is Our Response?
Sarah Kelly, PhD, RN (January 31, 2014)

Articles

Healthy People 2020 Objectives for Violence Prevention and the Role of Nursing
Thomas R. Simon, PhD; Kimberly Hurvitz, MHS (January 31, 2014)
Child Maltreatment: A Public Health Overview and Prevention Considerations
Melissa T. Merrick, PhD; Natasha E. Latzman, PhD (January 31, 2014)
Supporting Gang Violence Prevention Efforts: A Public Health Approach for Nurses
Dawn D. McDaniel, PhD; J.E. Logan, PhD; Janet U. Schneiderman, PhD, RN (January 31, 2014)
Violence in the School Setting: A School Nurse Perspective
Kate K. King, MS, BSN, RN, LSN (January 31, 2014)

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