The majority of adolescent males receiving care in the pediatric emergency department after experiencing a violence-related injury - typically from peer assaults - felt they needed mental health services, according to a study by researchers from the Violence Intervention Program (VIP) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
The Violence Prevention Initiative (VPI) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is a standout example of how our research is taking hold in communities, and now the entire country knows more about it after a live broadcast by “Good Morning America” at our Karabots Pediatric Care Center featuring an interview with Madeline Bell, president and chief executive officer of CHOP.
Adolescent medicine physician at CHOP, Alison Culyba, MD, MPH, is pursuing research to understand the factors against interpersonal violence and find ways to help support youth in urban environments.
