title: The roles of doctors and health services in community violence prevention.
abstract: Violence control and prevention have traditionally been led by criminal justice services. During the last decade, tackling violence has become a multi-agency effort supported by government and regulated according to new legislation, reflecting recognition that health services and local government can contribute uniquely to this.
authors.affiliation: Violence and Society Research Group, School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, Cardiff.
authors.forename: Vaseekaran
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Sivarajasingam
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shepherd
mesh_terms: D019973:Alcohol-Related Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010819:Physician's Role; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control*; D054041:Weapons