The aim of this study was to examine factors influencing depression and suicide attempts among South Korean adolescent victims of violence. Methods: This secondary data analysis was based on the 11th (2015) Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based survey. The study sample comprised of 1,565 students who were victims of violence and subsequently required medical treatment during the past 12 months. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyses were completed. Results: Factors associated with adolescent depression due to violence were residence type, perceived happiness, sleep satisfaction, perceived stress, perceived health, gender, lifetime smoking habits, number of violent experiences, and lifetime alcohol consumption habits. Factors associated with adolescent suicide attempts were perceived health, residence type, number of violent experiences, lifetime smoking habits, and gender. Conclusion: Our study findings show that different factors affect depression and suicide attempts among Korean juvenile victims of violence. Therefore, considering these factors, it is necessary to prepare intervention strategies that include family-centered support systems, improvement in coping ability of the individual and counselors who have experience with juvenile victims of violence.

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Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of an action plan that incorporates evidence-based community interventions in reducing alcohol-related harms in a community. Methods: The No More Alcohol to Drunken (NoMAD) project is a quasi-experimental study that aims to evaluate the impact of a community intervention for a district in reducing alcohol-related harms. The project incorporates evidence-based strategies, such as limiting alcohol in public areas, strengthening crackdown on drink-driving, responsible alcohol server program, screening and brief intervention for high-risk drinking at local clinics or pharmacies, mobile high-risk drinking management program, brain education at schools, and alcohol-free day campaign. The study will employ a difference-in-differences analysis to assess changes in alcohol-related harms 12 months after the implementation of the NoMAD project with non-intervention districts serving as a comparison group. Discussion: To our knowledge, this is the first trial in Korea to evaluate the effectiveness of evidence- and community-based interventions in reducing alcohol-related harms. Our study is expected to provide a prototype for community-environment strategies to prevent alcohol-related harms and establish scientific grounds for the efficacy of community interventions.