Medics against Violence – The Development of a New Violence Prevention Intervention for Schools

From Volume 37, Issue 8, October 2010 | Pages 532-540

Authors

Christine A Goodall

BSc(Hons), BDS(Hons), PG Cert Acad Pract, FHEA, FDS RCPS(Glasg), FDS(OS), PhD

Senior Lecturer (Honorary Consultant) in Oral Surgery, University of Glasgow Dental School, Glasgow

Articles by Christine A Goodall

Mark F Devlin

FRCSEd (OMFS), FRCSEd FDS RCPS

Consultant Cleft and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Articles by Mark F Devlin

David A Koppel

MB BS BDS, FDS FRCS

Consultant Craniofacial and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow G51 4TF

Articles by David A Koppel

Abstract

This article outlines the rationale, evidence base and development of a new anti-violence intervention for schools delivered in the school setting by healthcare professionals. It is an example of multi-professional and mutli-disciplinary working and demonstrates how all healthcare professionals can be involved in wider healthcare issues.

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