Homicides and other violent acts cause substantial harm in communities across the country (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Almost 20,000 people die from homicide every year in the United States, and many more people are injured by violence (Healthy People 2030). Strategies to prevent intimate partner violence, child abuse and neglect, and youth violence are critical for reducing homicides (Healthy People 2030).​

Considerations for Equitable Approaches: Young people are disproportionately impacted by violence in their communities, including firearm injuries and deaths. Racially segregated and high-poverty neighborhoods are at higher risk of homicides and other violence acts (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Communities of color often disproportionately experience violence, with the national homicide rate consistently higher for Black adolescents and young adults compared to their White counterparts (Healthy People 2030). To prevent community violence, it is important to collaborate with different sectors and address the conditions that increase the risk of violence. Street outreach and intervention programs can address immediate risks for violence, while a comprehensive approach addressing societal factors can have the greatest short and long-term impact (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). 

Reducing homicides is a Healthy People 2030 Leading Health Indicator.