What it means
A violence-intervention model that engages people recovering from violent injury at the hospital bedside, when they may be considering a change. It connects them with credible messengers and wraparound services to interrupt cycles of retaliation and reinjury.
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- Where it shows up
- A hospital hires a bedside worker but has no partner that can continue support after discharge.
- A useful move
- Map consent, safe contact, trusted staff, referral acceptance, service availability, and follow-up after the patient leaves. Include worker safety and supervision.
- What this does not prove
- A bedside encounter alone does not establish reduced reinjury; measure what support people actually receive.
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