Violence Prevention Program at Hospitals Can Prevent Recurrent Harm
Violence Prevention Program at Hospitals Can Prevent Recurrent Harm
“A new study found that a hospital-based intervention program can help prevent violence reinjury or recurrence by providing a range of mental health and social support services to gun violence victims.” This articles quotes CTMH Affiliate Jonathan Jay, a BU School of Public Health associate professor of Community Health Sciences, about his work studying Boston Medical Center’s Violence Intervention Advocacy Program (VIAP). Listen to Dr. Jay discuss his work in CTMH’s recent Affiliate Spotlight.
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