Clients of violence interventional advocacy program find experience supportive
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 10:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Participants who received care through a Violence Intervention Advocacy Program -- an interventional program targeting the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of violently injured youths -- were less likely to retaliate for their injuries and experienced life changing behaviors through connections to caring, steady, supportive adults who helped them feel trust and hope, researchers report.