Cost-benefit analysis simulation of a hospital-based violence intervention program

This study conducts a cost-benefit analysis simulation to estimate the savings an HVIP might produce in healthcare, criminal justice, and lost productivity costs over 5 years in a hypothetical population of 180 violently injured patients, 90 of whom received HVIP intervention and 90 of whom did not.

Criminal correlates of injury-related emergency department recidivism

To investigate criminal and high-risk lifestyle factors that predict emergency department (ED) recidivism, a longitudinal (8-year) cohort study of ED trauma patients was conducted.

law enforcement, high risk, social determ. of healthHAVI GeneralFebruary 1, 2007Claassen CA, Larkin GL, Hodges G, Field C

Caught in the Crossfire: the effects of a peer-based intervention program for violently injured youth

To assess the effect of a hospital-based peer intervention program serving youth who have been hospitalized for violent injuries on participant involvement in the criminal justice system and violent reinjury and death after hospital discharge.

Consequences of violence. Premature death, violence recidivism, and violent criminality

This article discuss three important concepts in relation to the consequences of violence (1) premature death, (2) violence recidivism, and (3) violent criminality.

history, law enforcement, mental health, recidivismHAVI GeneralApril 1, 1998M Denise Dowd MD MPH