Violence has become a growing public health crisis in America. Acts of violence affect each member of society across the age range. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), violence is a leading cause of death and disability which also affects youth, low-income populations and people of color at a higher rate. Violence takes on many forms, which includes child abuse, suicide, domestic/intimate partner violence, human trafficking, gang violence, and elder abuse. Beyond the medical cost, individuals who are exposed to violence are more likely to experience some health effects from being exposed. Negative health behaviors such as risk-taking behavior, drug abuse and mental health problems are often linked to violence and trauma as a result of exposure to violence.