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Prevention Theory

Although prevention is recognized as a critical priority for reducing violence, generally the investment in prevention has not followed accordingly. Therefore, it is essential for prevention practitioners to utilize limited resources in ways that realize the best possible impact. Understanding prevention, in theory, is a key way to improve outcomes.

Tip Sheets, Articles, and Resources

The downloadable Tip Sheets below were created to assist visitors in assessing their current knowledge of prevention theories and to motivate all to continue boosting their skills for this important work.

Article: Connecting the Dots: An Overview of the Linkages Among Multiple Forms of Violence

A Violence Prevention Glossary

Chapter 11, Primary Prevention, by Graffunder, C., Cline, R, and Lane, K. taken from the Sourcebook on Violence Against Women by Renzetti, Edleson, and Bergen (August 2, 2010), pp. 209-226. (use for citation)

Community-Based Prevention

Five Faces of Oppression – I. Young (2004)

Principles of Prevention

Risk Factors for Male Perpetration of Intimate Partner Violence

Risk Factors for Male Perpetration of Sexual Violence

Social Change Theory

The Social Ecology

The Spectrum of Prevention

The Value of Community-Based Prevention

Tip Sheet: A Case for Prevention

Your Role in Preventing Violence

The purpose of Prevention Community of Practice is broad oversight of OHMAN, including but not necessarily limited to:

  • Vision
  • Infrastructure
  • Funding priorities
  • Policy discussions and agenda setting (both internal to the organization and in regard to emerging issues in the movement)
  • Strategic planning

Responsibilities of the OHMAN Steering Committee include:

  • Regularly participate in Steering Committee-related conference calls.
  • Regularly participate in OHMAN general meetings and events.
  • Work on projects and serve on committees that are needed to ensure the success of OHMAN as an efficient, community-oriented network.
  • Policy discussions and agenda setting (both internal to the organization and regarding emerging issues in the movement)
  • Assist with the development and monitoring of OHMAN goals, objectives, and strategic plan.
  • Allow your name, image, and/or likeness to appear in OHMAN publications and other media statements.
  • Participate with workgroups charged by the Steering Committee

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