Analysis of Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program

Client
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Faculty
Brian David
Team
Hannah Akki, Lizeta El Msiyah, Yingxuan Mo, Tatiana Ouchakova

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.

Capstone Year
2019-2020