New system will help prevent violent deaths
November 21, 2014
The Connecticut Department of Public Health has been awarded $925,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to participate in the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) over the next five years. This national database includes information drawn from many systems, including law enforcement, coroners, crime laboratories, and vital statistics, making it a powerful tool for researchers and policymakers trying to understand trends and patterns in a population. “To prevent violent deaths, we must first understand all the facts,” said Department of Public Health Commissioner Jewel Mullen. “NVDRS will provide a more complete picture of homicides, suicides, and unintentional injuries in Connecticut. Knowing the circumstances of violent deaths will help identify the right prevention efforts and put them in place.”
Spark Extra! Read NVDRS Stories, which provides an overview and gives examples of how states have translated NVDRS data into action.