Health and Fitness

Illinois Department of Public Health Recognizes National Youth Violence Prevention Week

Violence is preventable – Not inevitable

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2014. All this week, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck encourages parents, schools, communities, law enforcement and government leaders to recognize National Youth Violence Prevention Week by identifying ways to curb youth violence across Illinois. Youth violence is the second leading cause of death for youth 10 to 24 years of age, both nationally and in Illinois. Homicide among people aged 15–24 years…

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