Before we can start talking about the cost-effectiveness of our prevention programs, we need to be clear on our terms. This chapter will explore domestic violence prevention terms, their definitions, and how we can use them to support our case. This chapter also explores how primary prevention takes place within a system of community institutions and stresses the importance of collaboration.
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Readers may wish to look through the glossary in Appendix A for additional relevant terms.









