Toward a Lifetime Commitment to Violence Prevention in Alameda County: Background and Preliminary Recommendations Background and Preliminary Recommendations The Value of a Strategic, Coordinated Approach to Violence Prevention

Alameda County can be a wonderful place to live. It is an energetic, diverse, creative community. However, like many other counties in the state and nation, especially those with large urban, low-income populations, Alameda County faces serious violence problems. Violence is complex, and as such, requires a comprehensive solution. Comprehensive approaches have proven successful in reducing the negative impacts of numerous other community concerns such as alcohol abuse, tobacco, and traffic injuries and have been successful in reducing and preventing violence in other cities.