Violence Prevention
When a patient presents with intentional violent trauma, a Violence Trauma Assessment is completed
Based on this assessment, an individual plan is formulated with the goal of preventing further injury
They are followed throughout their hospitalization and after discharge
Referrals are made to community partners that provide many valuable resources, including:
- Mental health care
- Primary care
- Mentorship
- Safe/secure housing
- School & educational opportunities
- Obtaining employment
- Support with substance use disorders
- Food, clothing
- Disability assistance
- Legal help
- Child care
- Various other services
Participants remain in the program until they feel independently safe and secure
