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Working Groups

The HAVI facilitates a variety of working groups for members that focus on specific issues related to the work of hospital-based violence intervention programs.

 
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Mental Health

Chair: David Ross

This is a group for therapists, psychologists, and other mental health professionals affiliated with HAVI member programs. The group provides support and fellowship with colleagues and serves as a space to share best practices for mental health care and trauma-informed practices.

Policy

Chair: Kyle Fischer

This group works to advance policy and legislative efforts that support the expansion and development of hospital-based violence intervention programs using the voices, experiences, and expertise of hospitals, physicians, and frontline staff.

Research and Evaluation

Co-Chairs: Joel Fein and Nicole Kravitz-Wirtz

This group keeps the HAVI abreast of current research and evaluation efforts related to hospital-based violence intervention programs; the group also develops standardized protocols for data collection and tracking to build the evidence base for these programs.

Workforce Development

Chair: Elizabeth Dugan

This group provides support and coordination around best practices for hospital-based violence intervention programs in the areas of staff development and training, program development, and human resources.

Pediatrics

Co-Chairs: Katie Donnelly and Tre Nowaczynski

This group focuses on the specific needs of pediatric patients and their families, with an emphasis on best practices and trauma-informed care.

Reimagining the Public’s Safety

Co-Chairs: Johnnie Williams and Erin Hall

This group provides guidance and support related to interacting with law enforcement in hospitals and develops strategies and systems that protect the rights of people injured by violence.

Empowering the Frontline

Chair: EsmerAlda Huerta

(Application required)

This group is led by frontline workers to amplify their leadership and expertise in the network and to coordinate a regular “Brave Space” forum that is open to frontline workers only.