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Working Groups

The HAVI maintains a variety of working groups aimed at developing specific areas of hospital-based violence intervention programs.

 
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Empowering Front Line Workers

(Invite Only)

Co-Chairs: Calvin Evans and Esmerelda Huerta

This working group will serve as a safe space for frontline violence intervention professionals to share stories and resources, learn from each other’s experiences, and highlight the outstanding work of our front line colleagues, who are at the heart of violence intervention and prevention.

 

Mental Health

Co-Chairs: Nicky MacCallum and Shawn Deverteuil

This working group provides clinical staff a venue to share challenges and best practices related to provision of mental health and trauma-informed services to violently injured clients.

Policy

Co-Chairs: Kyle Fischer and Carnell Cooper

This working group facilitates the expansion and development of hospital-based violence intervention programs and related best practices throughout the country, and use voice, experience, and expertise of hospitals and physicians to advocate for violence prevention policies.

Research and Evaluation

Co-Chairs: Joel Fein and Katie Bakes

This working group keeps abreast of current research and evaluations for hospital-based intervention programs, develops standardized protocols for data collection and tracking, and builds the evidence base.

Workforce Development

Chair: Elizabeth Dugan

This working group provides support and coordination around best practices related to staff development, staff training, program development, and human resources.