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10-year Milestone for Violence Prevention Research and Programming

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Nov 29, 2023

Q&A With Joel Fein, MD, MPH, and Stephen Leff, PhD

Joel Fein, MD, MPH, and Stephen Leff, PhD, co-directors of the Center for Violence Prevention at CHOP, reflect on a decade of research and programming, in this Cornerstone Q&A.

Center for Violence Prevention

Conducting hospital- and community-based research to reduce exposure to and impact of violence among children and families, and designing innovative, evidence-based programs and initiatives that are implemented across clinical, school, and neighborhood settings.

Youth Violence, Novice Drivers, Obesity and Sexual Behavior

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Apr 22, 2016

in Cornerstone Blog

This week’s In the News tackles some risky business, from youth violence, to novice drivers, and the relationship between obesity in adolescence and sexual behavior. Read on to find out how researchers are exploring new approaches to these complex issues.

Teen Crime, Tech Innovators, Tackling Concussions

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Mar 11, 2016

in Cornerstone Blog

Our news highlights from this week cover some provocative topics in pediatric research, from serious teen violence in Philadelphia neighborhoods to head trauma injuries in student athletes across the country. Read on for details about the latest research developments and projects at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

In the Neighborhood: Environmental Features Associated With Teen Homicide

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Mar 7, 2016

in Cornerstone Blog

It is not a pretty picture. Boarded up, dilapidated buildings. Overgrown vacant lots filled with debris. Security bars on homes and businesses. A landscape of disorder surrounds many urban youth who are at higher risk of homicide. A new study took a close look at Philadelphia neighborhoods to determine if certain environmental features could be associated with youth violence.