Hospitals Against Violence

The AHA's Hospitals Against Violence initiative tomorrow will host the second in a series of webinars on human trafficking led by Holly Austin Gibbs from Dignity Health.
#HAVhope is a national day of awareness to highlight how America’s hospitals and health systems combat violence in their workplaces and communities. On June 7, 2024, the eighth annual Hospitals Against Violence #HAVhope Friday takes place, once again in the midst of nationwide mourning, anger and…
No child is too young to avoid being scarred by domestic violence or abuse, says Cynthia Arreola, who manages New York Presbyterian Hospital’s program for treating the youngest victims of abuse. “We know even when very young children are exposed to traumatic events, the effects can be harmful and…
The International Labour Organization estimates that human trafficking is a $150 billion industry worldwide, with approximately 21 million victims. Hospitals and health systems are in a unique position to intervene, and a recent webinar as part of the AHA’s Hospitals Against Violence Initiative…
The AHA’s Hospitals Against Violence initiative will host a Jan.