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Setting up violence intervention specialists for success: Bridging the gap between concept and practice in hospital-based violence intervention programs

Published:February 26, 2023DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.02.023
      Individuals who survive violent victimizations tend to have poorer health and social outcomes and are more likely to suffer repeat injuries and/or perpetrate violence themselves.
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      Federal, state, and municipal entities have invested substantial resources to combat community violence and address its repercussions. Hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs) are an increasingly popular approach owing to their comprehensive nature and promising evidence for reducing violence and its impacts, as well as being cost-effective.
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      National Network of Hospital-based Violence Intervention Programs (NNHVIP)
      Hospital-based Violence Intervention: Practices and Policies to End the Cycle of Violence.
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