Analysis of Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) supports Kings County Hospital in delivering its nationally-recognized, hospital-based violence intervention program called Cure Violence. The program is an evidence-based, anti-violence program that uses a public health approach to reduce violent injury among high-risk youth and aims to change social norms that reinforce violence. DOHMH engaged a Capstone team to prepare a cost-effective analysis and investigate reimbursement opportunities for the program. To evaluate the sustainability of the program, the team conducted a literature review, performed data analysis, and assessed direct and indirect costs of violence. The team provided comparative research on similar programs in other states to assess the cost-effectiveness of the program. Based on its findings, the team compiled a final comprehensive report containing recommendations for reimbursement opportunities and a drafted policy proposal.