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Alisha Moreland, OHSU Avel Gordly Center for Healing, OHSU School of Medicine, USA, Tel: (503) 494-2762; Email: morelana@ohsu.edu
Abstract
Objective: To determine the feasibility of an intervention to prevent re-traumatization with young males of color who are victims of violence in an emergency room setting.
Method: Subjects were selected from a single emergency room after being stabbed, shot or beat up and then referred to peer intervention specialist and injury prevention coordinator who see the patient while in the emergency department and provide intense services during hospitalization and for six months to a year in the community afterwards. Participants were monitored for repeat ER visits, retaliation, repeat injury and re-arrests.
Results: Out of 29 participants there were zero repeat ER visits, re-injury, retaliation and reduction in PTSD symptomology with only two arrests for NON-violent offenses.
Conclusion: Preliminary results are positive. Additional work with a larger sample and control group is needed. The project has possibilities in the context of residency training and providing an excellent training experience.
Citation
Moreland A. Healing Hurt People: Breaking the Cycle of Violence through Golden Moment Trauma-Informed Interventions. SM Prev Med Public Health. 2018; 2(3): 1023.