Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs Work

Abstract

Significant differences exist between the VIP intervention and nonintervention groups in terms of the quantity and severity of criminal activity.

Cost−Benefit Analysis Simulation of a Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program

“…Two studies, however, provided data that allowed generation of estimates. In an RCT, Cooper et al 27 found that the HVIP group was four times less likely to be convicted of violent crime than the control group (13% vs 55%). In a quasi-experimental evaluation, Shibru and colleagues 29 found that the incidence of violent crime perpetration was significantly lower among subjects in the HVIP group than the control group (9% vs 16%).…”

“…The review of HVIPs suggested that they are effective in preventing violent reinjury. Based on the empirical evidence of HVIPs, 14,[27][28][29] it was estimated that HVIPs reduce the 5-year incidence of violent reinjury by 25%. Therefore, each reinjury outcome estimate for the population without HVIP intervention was multiplied by 0.75 to produce estimates of outcomes with HVIP intervention (e.g., 37.26Â0.75=28.0 for nonfatal violent reinjury resulting in hospitalization).…”

“…7,8 HVIPs have shown effectiveness in preventing violent reinjury and perpetration; in improving employment, education, and healthcare utilization; and in reducing aggressive behaviors. 14,[27][28][29][30][31][32] More than 20 HVIPs operate across the U.S. under the National Network of HospitalBased Violence Intervention Programs (NNHVIP) 33 and well-established HVIPs have begun to be replicated. 34 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has acknowledged the value of HVIPs, recommending that "Hospital-based counseling and prevention programs should be established in all hospital emergency departments (EDs)-especially those that provide services to victims of violence" (p. 13).…”

Violence brief interventions: A rapid review

“…As a consequence of these factors, conducting a VBI with victims of violent assault is an attractive option, and many of the papers included in this review worked with this population (e.g. Aboutanos et al 2011;Becker et al 2004;Cooper et al 2006;Cunningham et al 2012;De Vos et al 1996;Zun et al 2006). …”

“…In a similar study, Cooper et al (2006) used a randomised controlled trial to evaluate an initiative which provided intensive psychosocial follow-up services to repeat victims of violence (Cooper, Eslinger, & Stolley, 2006). Recruitment was again completed in a medical setting.…”