Scoping Review on ED-Based Violence Interventions for Youth
A new scoping review co-authored by Joel Fein examines emergency department (ED)-based interventions for youth with assault-related injuries. The study found that most interventions—such as case management, psychosocial support, and mentorship—were resource-intensive...
Gen Z, Mental Health, and Firearm Suicide Risks
A WHYY article highlights the growing intersection of youth mental health challenges and firearm access, citing a rise in gun suicides among Gen Z. Desmond Patton, Director of SAFELab at Penn, notes that young people are increasingly open about mental health,...
Jungwon Min, PhD, MS
Jungwon Min, PhD, MS, is a Research Professor and Director of the BECCA Lab at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. With a background in epidemiology and biostatistics, her research focuses on child health and development, with an emphasis on disease and...
The Need for Standardized Assessments in Suicide Prevention for Veterans
A new study led by Gabriela Khazanov emphasizes the importance of standardized assessments for firearm and opioid access among veterans at risk for suicide. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study analyzed nearly 39,000 health records and found that fewer veterans...
CHOP’s Violence Prevention Programs Recognized by the Philadelphia Eagles
CHOP’s Center for Violence Prevention (CVP) has been selected as a recipient of the Philadelphia Eagles’ A Fan of Change campaign, which highlights organizations and individuals making a difference in gun violence prevention. CVP’s Growing Resilience in Teens (GRIT)...
How Social Media Intersects with School Violence
Students increasingly use technology to instigate, document, and share fights, fueling cycles of aggression. An article in the New York Times discusses the growing role of cellphones and social media in escalating school violence. Desmond Upton Patton emphasizes the...
Daniel Semenza, PhD
Dr. Daniel Semenza is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice (Primary) and the Department of Urban-Global Public Health in the School of Public Health (Secondary) at Rutgers University. He is the Director of...
Kit Delgado Recognized Among Pennsylvania’s Top Changemakers
Kit Delgado has been honored with a 2024 City & State Pennsylvania Impact Award. Dr. Delgado, an emergency physician and epidemiologist, leads innovative efforts to improve public health, including reducing distracted driving, promoting secure firearm storage,...