Alcohol and Violence
Alcohol prevention strategies may help prevent violent and aggressive incidents, since alcohol is often present in victims and perpetrators. The Minnesota Department of Health works with Minnesota communities and the State Legislature to end alcohol use by underage youth and to encourage only responsible alcohol use by adults.Related links:
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- Alcohol policy and program resources, Minnesota Department of Health : Information about primary prevention of alcohol-related problems. www.health.state.mn.us/alcohol
- Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program, U.S. Department of Education : This is the federal government's primary vehicle for reducing drug, alcohol, and tobacco use, and violence, through education and prevention activities in schools. www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SDFS/
Contact for more information:
Mark Kinde, MPH
Injury & Violence Prevention Program Director
651-201-5447
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