Launched in Spring 2024, the Violence Prevention Program (VPP) at Emory Hillandale Hospital takes a holistic, trauma-informed approach to address and reduce violence in our communities. Through immediate intervention, long-term healing, and deep-rooted partnerships, our program works to stop violence before it starts—and to support individuals and families impacted by it.
Emory Hillandale Hospital
Violence Prevention Program
Interrupting the Cycle of Violence Through Care, Connection and Community Healing
A Comprehensive Model for Safer Communities
Our C3 approach: Comprehensive Care, Community Engagement, and Collaboration
The C3 model is a proactive and innovative framework that reimagines public safety by centering healing, connection, and resilience.
Comprehensive Care
- Provide immediate support for individuals in the “golden moment” after a violent injury
- Increase access to wraparound services for high-risk individuals
- Use trauma-informed, client-centered care planning
Community Outreach and Education
- Raise awareness of nonviolent conflict resolution
- Teach de-escalation skills and promote alternatives to violence
- Foster a community voice that denounces violence and builds connection
Collaboration Across Systems
- Work hand-in-hand with local schools, nonprofits, hospitals, and public agencies
- Strengthen the support ecosystem for at-risk individuals
- Eliminate silos and improve continuity of care
What We Do
Our work is grounded in evidence-based practices and community voice. We focus our efforts on these core strategies:
Prevention
Creating strong, safe, and supported communities
- Youth engagement in local high schools to build emotional and social skills
- Community education on conflict resolution and de-escalation
- Peer support groups for youth navigating grief and trauma
- Youth Ambassador Program to elevate youth leadership in prevention work
- Strategic partnerships to connect residents with services and reduce fragmented efforts
Intervention
Immediate, compassionate response after violence occurs
- Bedside engagement at the hospital following injury
- Needs assessment and goal setting with each individual
- Personalized case planning with wraparound support
- Involvement of care-adjacent family members
- Referral to therapy through in-house and partner clinicians
Healing
Supporting long-term recovery and emotional well-being
- Individual counseling for those recently affected by violence
- Therapeutic support groups for community members
- Healing circles to foster connection and shared recovery
- Holistic wellness offerings such as yoga, guided meditation, and movement therapy
Join Us in Building a Safer DeKalb
The Violence Prevention Program welcomes community collaboration. Together, we can stop violence before it starts and create healing spaces for every individual impacted by it.
Contact us at ____________ to learn more, or to partner with the Violence Prevention Program at Emory Hillandale Hospital.