The National Advisory Council on Violence and Abuse (NACVA) provides guidance to the American Medical Association on healthcare issues related to all forms of violence and abuse. The Council  works on behalf of the AMA and member organizations to identify, develop and promote practices and policies that:

• Enhance physicians’ capacities to recognize and identify the presentations and consequences of violence and abuse in all their forms.
• Enable physicians to respond appropriately when these issues are identified,
• Educate the medical community on the prevention and intervention in violence and abuse,
• Encourage other organizations to identify, work towards, and share similar goals,
• Provide leadership, advocacy, and guidance regarding health policy and practice on violence and abuse.

For additional resources, please visit the Violence Prevention Web site.  

History of the National Advisory Council on Violence and Abuse

Provides the past activities and historical background of the National Advisory Council on Violence and Abuse.

NACVA Membership

Information on how to become involved in NACVA.

NACVA Leadership

Provides details about the leadership of NACVA.

NACVA Meetings

Learn about past and upcoming NACVA meetings.

Linda E. Saltzman Symposium

Provides information about the Linda E. Saltzman Symposium.

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