Violence and Injury Prevention

Policy publications and resources

Below you will find publications and resources, including documents and fact sheets related to policy.

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Developing policies to prevent violence and injuries: guidelines for policy-makers and planners (2006)

These guidelines cover all the steps that are necessary for developing injury and violence prevention policies up to and including approval by governmental and political authorities. It also explains the rationale behind the need for such tools, the importance of the health sector in their development and the link between policies and legislation.

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