Briefly introduce and define the problem/policy issue. Provide brief background and history of the issue and what/why this is an urgent policy issue to discuss and be concerned about.

The brief should have the following components:

• INTRODUCTION:

○ Briefly introduce and define the problem/policy issue.

• BACKGROUND:

○ Provide brief background and history of the issue and what/why this is an urgent policy issue to discuss and be concerned about.

○ Provide brief synthesis of relevant research evidence and available data.

Consider using a visual representation of relevant background data.

Statistic graphs can be used for how much violence in ER federally as visual representation is encouraged

Below is a good article but if you find something better or nationally this will be better.