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School-associated violent deaths study

TELEBRIEFING
Tuesday, December 4, 2001
Contact: CDC Media Relations, 404 639-3286

WHO: Mark Anderson, M.D., M.P.H. Division of Violence Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, CDC William Modzeleski, MS, U.S. Department of Education, Safe and Drug Free Schools Program Thomas Feucht, Ph.D. U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice

WHAT: To discuss “School-Associated Violent Deaths in the United States, 1994-1999.” This new study conducted by the CDC in conjunction with the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice describes recent trends and features of school-associated violent deaths in the United States.

WHEN: 12:00 PM ET; Tuesday December 4, 2001

WHERE: At your desk, by toll-free conference line: Dial 866-254-5942 Teleconference name: CDC
This teleconference will also be audio webcast. Listen LIVE online at http:www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media

WHY: Get the most recent information about trends in school-associated violent deaths, common features of these events; and potential risk factors.

A full transcript of this teleconference will be available later today on the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media

NOTE: Release of information from this telebriefing is embargoed until 4 p.m. ET, Tuesday, December 4th.

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