Evaluating the Turning the Tide Hospital Violence Intervention Program for Youth and Adults Injured by Violence in the Southeast

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the Turning the Tide Violence Intervention Program TTVIP, a hospital violence intervention program HVIP at a Southeastern academic trauma center. The study focuses on youth and young adults injured by community and interpersonal violence, primarily firearm injuries, in Charleston and nearby counties. It aims to understand comprehensive outcomes beyond injury recurrence, including healthcare experiences, mental health, violence risk, self-confidence, and stakeholder perspectives from patients, families, and healthcare providers. The program is integrated into routine care for patients aged 15 to 35 treated at the hospital who have experienced violent injuries or are at high risk. Participants may choose to receive services from TTVIP, which provides immediate support, communication assistance, anti-retaliation messaging, and long-term mentorship and referrals for services like education, employment, substance abuse treatment, injury recovery, housing, and mental health over up to one year. Family members and healthcare providers involved in care are also included to assess the programs broader impact. Participants will be assessed over time at enrollment and at 3, 6, and 12 months after for outcomes such as PTSD symptoms, depression, self-esteem, firearm violence risk, recovery service needs, repeat injuries, and perceptions of care quality. Surveys and assessments will also capture perceived benefits from the perspectives of patients, loved ones, and healthcare staff. The study will collect data to inform improvements and understand the programs effects in communities with high firearm violence. The research will continue until November 2027.

HVIP Outcomes and Stakeholder Insights