New initiative to identify violence against women

Home Office
The Home Office has created a new task force of health professionals, NHS managers, and representatives from the Public, Social services, and voluntary sectors as a response to the 'Violence against Women and Girls' consultation that began im March 2009. The taskforce will work to spot early signs of violence and abuse against women and girls, investigate the scale of the problem and to ensure that victims across the NHS get the support they need.

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Increased symptoms lead mentally disordered to become victims of violence

Mental Health Foundation
Contrary to common stereotypes, individuals with major mental disorders are more likely to become victims of violent crimes when they are experiencing an increase in symptoms than they are to commit crime, according to a new study by Brent Teasdale, an assistant professor of criminal justice at Georgia State University.
Teasdale found that patients experiencing delusions, hallucinations and worsening symptoms generally are most likely to become victims of violence. In addition, individuals with mental disorders are particularly vulnerable for victimization during times of homelessness and when suffering from alcohol abuse.

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Alcohol and Public Health Position Statement 2008

Faculty of Public Health
Alcohol and Public Health Position Statement 2008
Authors: FPH/ADPH Alcohol Reference Group
ISBN: 1 900273 32 3
This briefing describes the association between alcohol (and its misuse) and violence. It summarises the impact on individuals and society, as well as outlines the distinctive contribution public health can make to tackling this issue.