Hospital Based Violence Intervention Programs Using Peer Support Specialists: A Concise Review
Lakyn Webb,
Kelly Urban,
Natalie Capps
Abstract:BACKGROUND:
Interpersonal violence remains a significant public health problem in the United States. The toll of violence has spurred the development of hospital-based violence intervention programs that use peer support specialists or navigators. Yet, their effectiveness remains uncertain. This study aims to concisely review the recent literature on the effectiveness of hospital-based violence intervention programs using the peer support specialist role.
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