The Economic Impact of Violence...

Amy Bonomi, PhD, MPH and Phaedra Corso, PhD give an overview on the economic impact of violence and abuse, the gaps in our knowledge, and the next steps for research.  (Video is 43 minutes)

Academy on Violence and Abuse members are highlighted in the August 2009 issue of Minnesota Medicine, the official publication of the Minnesota Medical Association. Dave McCollum, AVA Chair, is featured on the cover and members Marie Christensen, Arne Graff, Stuart Hanson, Laura Meis and Therese Zink were interviewed for the cover article. "The Hidden Toll of Abuse" provides a succinct review of why AVA's work is so important.

Violence and abuse leads to as much as a 250 percent increase in healthcare utilization in adults who've been victimized at some time in their lives, resulting in increased healthcare expenditures of up to $750 billion annually or 37.5 percent of all healthcare costs.  Download the full Hidden Costs report.

Chairperson David McCollum Administers the AVA Oath of Office to Incoming President Bob Block.  Click on the picture to see more images of the Scientific Conference.

Building Academic Capacity and Expertise

The document "Building Academic Capacity and Expertise in the Health Effects of Violence and Abuse, a Blueprint for Advancing Professional Health Education" is back from the printer. All Academy members receive a copy of the document as part of their Membership Benefits. Thanks to all of you who contributed to this important work!

The Relationship of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) to Adult Health Status

A powerful presentation summarizing the results of more than a decade of work looking at the long term multiple health consequences of harmful experiences during childhood. This presentation is made by Vince Felitti, MD, who, with Robert Anda, MD, of the CDC, were the principal authors of this project.

You can view a 13 minute version of this video here. A DVD of the full presentation and all supporting materials will be mailed to all new members. Simply check the box on the online application form or contact our office. Join AVA now!

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