Violence is a public health crisis—but it is preventable. In this episode of Equal Dose, we dive into data-driven strategies to reduce violence with expert guests Dr.Phyllis Ottley, CDC and Dr. Jeff Temple, UTHealth Houston.
🔎 Learn how community involvement, policy change, and education can break cycles of violence and create safer futures for all.
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Links to resources mentioned:

- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10208308/
Phyllis quotes:
- https://www.cdc.gov/yrbs/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/violence-prevention/media/pdf/resources-for-action/CV-Prevention-Resource-for-Action_508.pdf
- https://vetoviolence.cdc.gov/apps/main/home/
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📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: Why Violence is a Public Health Issue
02:30 – The Scope of Violence in the U.S.
05:45 – How Data Guides Prevention Efforts
10:20 – Community Interventions That Work
15:00 – The Economic Cost of Violence
18:40 – The Role of Schools in Prevention
22:30 – Policy Changes and Legislative Action
27:10 – Breaking Cycles of Violence Across Generations
30:45 – How to Make a Difference
35:00 – Closing Thoughts & Next Steps