In 1999, drawing inspiration from a Boston model, Philadelphia launched the Youth Violence Reduction Partnership, a multidisciplinary effort to identify those youth in particular high-crime neighborhoods "most likely to kill or be killed." Through increased monitoring and support, the program targets
violent behavior and life-styles while directing youth toward pro-social activities and supports. The effort appears to be working to stem homicides and keep youth and young adults alive in targeted communities, according to
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It's a common parental nightmare that turns into reality with unnerving frequency - the phone call that tells you your child is in trouble with the law. Joan Lisante got advice from parents, judges, police officers and others on how to cope.

Unlike toys, food and medicine, domestically manufactured guns are exempt from federal safety regulation. Voices for America's Children offers fact sheets on how consumer produce regulation could reduce gun injuries.

Summer means swimming in pools, beaches and lakes, but are you prepared if there is a problem? The American Red Cross has written a list of safety tips for general water use and specific to types of water/activities.

The New Mexico resort town of Taos isn't known for its elevated rates of child poverty and teen homelessness. But those harsh realities have spurred a team of seven local women to create a special place where at least some homeless teens can get the help they need to become successful young adults. Denise M. Spranger reports.

A lack of caring adult intervention contributes to school cultures that tolerate violence, bullying and guns. That's the view of journalist Caitlin Kelly, five years after the deadly Columbine High School shootings in Colorado. Kelly looked into youth attitudes towards school violence as part of the research for her new book, Blown Away.

With an estimated one in five female high school students reporting physical or sexual abuse by a dating partner, the need to offer teens the tools they need to stay safe and build healthy relationships is urgent. Joan E. Lisante reports on some promising approaches to a devastating problem.

In California's Contra Costa County, an environmentally-savvy mom is helping preschool administrators recognize and eliminate toxic hazards in their classrooms. This article originally appeared in the January-February 2004 issue of the Children's Advocate, published by Action Alliance for Children.

The household products database tells what's in common household products, potential health effects and other safety and handling information.

The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service offers tips in both English and Spanish on safe food handling practices, food borne illness, product recalls, and what to do if you suspect food tampering.