Authorities address US drug-related 'arms race.'(conference on guns and violence addresses spread of firearms among youths)(Medical News & Perspectives)

Article Abstract:

Experts at the 1996 "Conference on Guns and Violence in America" discussed how to reduce the distribution of guns among youths, which has caused high mortality rates in this population. When the crack cocaine market exploded in the 1980s, guns became more available to youths who sold drugs. These guns were also distributed to other youths, often through gangs. Opinions differ on how to reduce the availability of guns to young people and criminals in a manner that would be accepted by gun owners. Most people at the conference favored changing the gun market rather than banning firearms. Methods that might reduce the flow of guns to youths and criminals include increasing the licensing fee, prevention of gun theft, and routing gun sales through the government.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Homicide, Gun control

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Case Management for Domestic Violence

Article Abstract:

Domestic violence intervention services within group health plans or in independent agencies may provide referral options for primary care physicians. Although no clear consensus has emerged about screening patients for abuse, the American Association of Health Plans recommends screening all women and referring them for help as necessary. Physicians in small group or solo practice may have difficulty providing intervention directly, so outside organizations may be employed. Women living with domestic abuse may be at risk of serious injury if their safety is not ensured while intervention services are rendered.

United States, Care and treatment, Abused women

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Is Domestic Violence Screening Helpful?

Article Abstract:

Researchers discussed the effectiveness of medical screening in detecting domestic violence in women at a conference sponsored by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the US Justice Department, violence against women by their intimate partners decreased 21% between 1993 and 1998.

Evaluation, Identification and classification, Medical screening, Health screening

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