“A frank, powerful argument for public health initiatives addressing violence.”
—Kirkus Reviews
"The mission begins with the recognition that violence is a public health problem,’ writes physician Rob Gore in his at times harrowing, but always inspiring, book Treating Violence. Gore argues that the violence plaguing impoverished urban communities—where the residents tend to be Black or Brown—can be managed, like a disease, with thoughtful intervention. Dr. Gore has dedicated much of his life to that task, and his powerful story is its own kind of intervention in that it offers readers hope for a safer, more caring world.”
—Theresa Brown, RN, author of The Shift and Healing
“Urgent and timely. Rob Gore shines a light on what is arguably the most pressing public health issue of our generation. He helps us understand solutions in our communities, without letting our institutions off the hook. A much-needed book for this moment.”
—Danielle Ofri, MD, PhD, author of When We Do Harm: A Doctor Confronts Medical Error
“As a survivor of childhood trauma, I know firsthand the impact of violence on children. This book is critical to understanding the dynamics of trauma and violence that plague our youth. Treating Violence highlights Dr. Gore’s unrelenting tenacity at attacking this epidemic using data and advocacy, and his daily work on the front lines, combine for a much-needed solution. Our children deserve a life filled with access, opportunity, and belief that empowers them to reach for the stars on their Mission Possible.”
—Leland Melvin, author of Chasing Space: An Astronaut’s Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances