She said the new resolution aims to give the United Nations and its members new tools to prevent violence and punish those responsible.

VOA: special.2009.10.24

To prevent violence, some 1,500 Israeli police officers guarded the Gay Pride Parade, which meant about one police officer for every two participants in the event.

VOA: standard.2010.07.29

The country's counterterrorism chief, Ansyaad Mbai, says attacks since then, including the July bombings of two international hotels in Jakarta, prove that stronger measures are needed to prevent violence.

VOA: standard.2009.09.10

"But still we will do our best." The four-star general also announced a unilateral cease-fire on election day, saying Afghan forces will only be on the defensive to prevent violence.

VOA: standard.2009.08.16

He said only this would prevent further violence.

VOA: special.2009.05.28

Chad Ramsey with the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence says his group simply wants to strengthen the laws.

VOA: standard.2010.04.19

The other is to prevent drug related violence from spreading into the United States.

VOA: standard.2009.03.24

Paul Helmke, president of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, said he expects criminals convicted of gun charges to use Monday's ruling to challenge their convictions.

VOA: standard.2010.06.29

Pandya says the program will provide psychological, legal,and health care as a way to prevent and protect the women and their families from further social exclusion and violence.

VOA: standard.2009.10.04

In talks with government leaders, the top U.S.diplomat is expected to emphasize, among other things, America's commitment to promoting good regional governance and partnering with regional leaders to prevent conflicts and violence.

VOA: standard.2009.07.31