Rising to the Challenge: Public Health in the 21st Century

Challenge Session Details

The Challenge: What is the role of public health professionals in preventing violence in St. Louis?

Challenge Session

We know that violence in our communities is preventable and is not just a criminal justice problem. It is a significant public health issue that communities, including St. Louis, are facing in the 21st century. Like other threats to our health, factors such as education, wealth, and our environment affect violence in our communities. Approaches for addressing violence have begun to emphasize a focus on preventative measures that address these underlying factors. To be successful, these approaches must be comprehensive and multi-disciplinary.
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Challenge Session Speakers and Presentations

Melissa Jonson-Reid, PhD | Presentation
Professor and Director, Center for Violence and Injury Prevention, Brown School
Bridget McDermott Flood | Presentation
Co-Chair, Regional Task Force on Youth Violence Prevention
Executive Director, Incarnate Word Foundation
Flint Fowler, PhD
President, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis
Norman White, PhD | Presentation
Associate Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Saint Louis University
James S. Marks, MD
Senior Vice President and Director, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation