Community-based research with Beyond the Bars, CHOP's safe firearm storage program, CVP on gun violence, addressing intimate partner violence in the pediatric emergency department, and more! Catch up on the latest news & blogs over the past few months:

Our CVP @ChildrensPhila team spans a wide spectrum of specialties. Together, we aim to reduce the exposure to and impact of violence among children, teens, and families. We conduct community-focused research and design innovative, evidence-based programs. 👋Get to know us:

Drs. Ashlee Murray & Cheyenne Smith share how @childrensphila meets families where they are—addressing caregiver intimate partner violence in the pediatric ED through universal education and strong community partnerships. Read more 👉 #PedsED #IPV

The odds of dying by firearm suicide for teens ages 15 to 20 were substantially lower when all firearms at home were locked, according to a new study by researchers at @Northeastern:

Miss the @AmerAcadPeds webinar with CVP Scholar and @ChildrensPhila ED Physician Dr. Ruth Abaya last month? Dr. Abaya discussed the critical role of hospital-based violence intervention programs in addressing community violence. Watch the recording:

Last week, CVP's Olivia Best, MS attended the Kingsessing Heals Still We Rise community gathering to remember, honor, and connect with families impacted by the tragic July 3, 2023 shooting. 📷 Olivia & staff from Kingsessing Heals and the Anti-Violence Partnership 🧡

Registration is open now for the Safer Futures: Supporting Children Exposed to Domestic Violence in Psychotherapy conference 8/20 @ChildrensPhila's Roberts Center. The conference is free and will offer 5.5 CEs. Register by August 6: #DomesticViolence

Youth process media coverage of natural disasters differently than adults. @ChildrensPhila's Dr. Patty Huang shares age-specific strategies to help young people process media coverage of traumatic events as we watch tragic coverage of Texas floods.

👋 Our newest CVP Staff Spotlight features @ChildrensPhila's Adriana Cromwell, Community Based Social Worker. Get to Know Adriana's role within the Family Advocacy and Support program:

🎇 Our team at CVP wishes everyone a safe #FourthofJuly!

CVP's Rachel Myers, PhD, MS and Christian Street YMCA Executive Director Ronna Kassel presented as part of last week's @PolicyLabCHOP Morning Speaker Series about their ongoing community-engaged research partnership. To learn more:

Local to Philadelphia? Join Kingsessing Heals this Thursday, July 3 at noon to walk in honor of those lost during the tragic events of July 3, 2023. Let's come together to remember, reflect, and support the community. See flyer for information.

Catch up on the latest #injuryprevention news & research! Our #ICYMI blog covers changes to 988, new car seat safety standards, impact of screen time on suicidal behaviors in teens, and more:

👋Meet CVP's new Research Scholar, Dr. Priyanka Joshi! Dr. Joshi is an Attending Physician @ChildrensPhila @PEMatCHOP & Instructor of Pediatrics @PennMedicine. Her research focuses on improving care for underserved youth experiencing mental health crises.

A new study from CVP researchers in collaboration with community leaders from Beyond The Bars, a music enrichment program in Philadelphia, evaluated the impacts of a strengths-based approach to violence prevention. Read more from @CHOP_Research:

RT @ChildrensPhila: Our @CVPatCHOP researchers launched an initiative in our emergency departments to integrate firearm safety conversation….

Tragically, an average of 13 children and teens ages 1-19 die per day from firearms. As we near the end of #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth, visit our facts and stats page to learn more:

📚Read our roundup of recent peer-reviewed #research studies conducted by members of @ChildrensPhila's Center for Violence Prevention and Center for Injury Research and Prevention:

“No one lives just as a patient with an injury. They come from somewhere, and they have a story that walks in the door with them.” @ChildrensPhila's Dr. Ruth Abaya on treating the whole person. Read more from @MetroPhilly

Join the @AmerAcadPeds on June 27 for a webinar with CVP Scholar and @ChildrensPhila ED Physician Dr. Ruth Abaya. Dr. Abaya will speak about the pivotal role of hospital-based violence intervention programs in combating community violence. Register at: