Community Violence Intervention Hub

The Community Violence Intervention Hub (CVI Hub) is a leading group of Penn clinicians, researchers, administrators, practitioners, and activists who have come together to bring all the violence prevention activities under one roof, within a coordinated & connected team.

Programs

Penn Community Violence Prevention

A team of dedicated outreach workers and violence interrupters work to stop violence from happening in the first place. From conflict mediation to connecting individuals to pro-social alternatives, the program provides a suite of services to reduce the impact of violence on individuals and communities.

Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program

The Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program is based in the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, a level 1 trauma center. After being medically stabilized following a violent injury, the violence intervention specialist meets the patient at the bedside to support them in connecting to resources and services for their healing and well-being, and this relationship is maintained after discharge for continued support.

Safe Path Program

In partnership with the School District of Philadelphia, we are working to expand and enhance the Safe Path program, a network of community members and local businesses and organizations to “keep an eye” so children can make it safely to and from school.

PCVP Community Advisory Board

The PCVP Community Advisory Board is composed of community residents, business owners, school officials, non-profit organizations, and other community leaders who are dedicated to reducing community violence in West and Southwest Philadelphia.

Firearm Injury Research Interest Group

We bring together scientists, clinicians, practitioners, and policymakers across Philadelphia in monthly virtual meetings to share resources, updates, and opportunities to cross-pollinate research, practice, and policy efforts to reduce the burden of firearm injury on our communities and health systems.

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News from the Community Violence Intervention Hub

Gun locks are one important tool in preventing violent deaths, Penn trauma expert says

Gun locks are one important tool in preventing violent deaths, Penn trauma expert says

Sunny Jackson, injury prevention coordinator at Penn Trauma and PTVRP team member, was interviewed for this Inquirer article on gun locks and gun safety. In discussing the ability of gun locks to prevent accidents and suicides, Sunny referred to them as the “least-expensive, most effective way to prevent a firearm from being used.” Read more.

Adding a Layer of Support for Victims of Violence

Adding a Layer of Support for Victims of Violence

Rodney Babb was profiled by Penn Medicine News describing the care he provides for his patients and their families, and receiving praise for his commitment to uplifting his West Philadelphia community. Read more.

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As one of eleven CDC Injury Control Research Centers in the nation, we help connect you with the best research, training, and resources in injury and violence prevention.

Access the CDC’s Community Violence Prevention Resource for Action: A Compilation of the Best Available Evidence for Youth and Young Adults.

CVI Hub Leaders

Elinore Kaufman, MD, MSHP

Elinore Kaufman, MD, MSHP

Assistant Professor

Department of Surgery, Division of Traumatology, Surgical Critical Care, and Emergency Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine

Medical Director, Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program

Chidinma Nwakanma, MD

Chidinma Nwakanma, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine

Attending Physician, Penn Prebyterian Emerency Department and Hospital of University of Pennsylvania

Zaffer Qasim, MBBS, FRCEM, FRCPC(EM), EDIC

Zaffer Qasim, MBBS, FRCEM, FRCPC(EM), EDIC

Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine

Asssitant Professor of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System

Bernadette Hohl, PhD

Bernadette Hohl, PhD

Senior Research Investigator

Penn Injury Science Center and Philadelphia Department of Public Health

Ruth Abaya, MD, MPH

Ruth Abaya, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Director of Injury Prevention, Philadelphia Department of Public Health

Sara Solomon, MPH RD

Sara Solomon, MPH RD

Deputy Director, Penn Injury Science Center

Co-Director, REACH Initiative

 Therese Richmond, PhD, RN, FAAN

Therese Richmond, PhD, RN, FAAN

Research Core Director

Andrea B. Laporte Professor of Nursing

Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, School of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania

Patrick Reilly, MD

Patrick Reilly, MD

C. William Schwab Professor and Chief

Division Of Traumatology, Surgical Critical Care And Emergency Surgery

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Sara Jacoby, PhD, MPH, RN

Sara Jacoby, PhD, MPH, RN

Associate Professor of Nursing, Calvin Bland Fellow

Department of Family and Community Health, School of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania