Center of Violence Prevention / Community Partners and Resources

Community Partners & Resources

The University of Texas
Health Science Center at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900

Brackley@uthscsa.edu

Creating a Safe Environment
Through Knowledge

Purpose & Goal

The Center for Violence Prevention is a comprehensive interdisciplinary academic resource center that advances knowledge on violence related health needs of citizens and communities with in the South Texas region. The goal of the center, in accordance with the mission of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, is to promote and support the conduct of violence related research, education, and practice.

Objectives

• Establish and maintain an integrated current
    database on violence in South Texas
• Serve as a clearinghouse for information and
    resources related to violence
• Develop research-based policies and procedures
    for violence prevention
• Promote, facilitate, and coordinate the conduct of
    violence-related research
• Provide a forum for collaboration among
    multidisciplinary faculty and students with expertise
    and/or interest in violence related topics
• Create linkages with community agencies and the
    public on violence-related concerns.

Margaret Brackley, Ph.D., APRN, BC
Director, Center for Violence Prevention
Professor
brackley@uthscsa.edu

Gail B. Williams, Ph.D., RN
Co-Director
williamsg@uthscsa.edu

F. David Schneider. MD, MSPA
School of Medicine
Co-Director
fschenider@uthscsa.edu