Intergenerational association of early childhood education and interpersonal violence: a retrospective cohort study

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Authors

Julia P. Schleimer · University of Washington

Anjum Hajat · University of Washington

Gail E. Joseph · University of Washington

M. Sun · University of Washington

Frederick Rivara · University of Washington

Ali Rowhani-Rahbar · University of Washington

Abstract

Results of this study indicate that high-quality early childhood education may narrow disparities in interpersonal violence across generations, offering novel evidence on population-level and primary prevention programs to promote safety and wellbeing.

Topics & Keywords

Child Abuse and Trauma Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Injury Epidemiology

DOI: 10.1186/s40621-026-00669-2

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