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Guides and Reports
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Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management: Prevent and Protect

This document presents 14 distinct chapters on implementing behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) strategies within ho
Toolkits/Methodology

Implementing Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM)

The AHA has partnered with the FBI’s Behavior Analysis Unit-1 to co-develop resources to prevent targeted violence in health care settings.
Fact Sheets
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Fact Sheet: Health Care Workplace Violence and Intimidation, and the Need for a Federal Legislative Response

Congress should enact the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act, which provides health care workplace protections against violence similar to those that exist for flight crews, flight attendants and airport workers.
News
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Continuing Our Efforts to Address Violence

Every day, the women and men of America’s hospitals and health systems show up for work to deliver healing and hope for patients, comfort families and strengthen communities.
Initiatives/Campaigns
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Hospitals Against Violence | HAVhope

The Hospitals Against Violence (HAV) initiative exists to share examples and best practices with the field about workplace and community violence.
Content
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De-escalating Workplace Violence by 75% with WellSpan Health

As we observe AHA’s 8th annual #HAVHope Day, it's an important reminder that many hospital and health system leaders are looking for solutions to address the root causes of violence in their organizations and communities.
Issue Landing Page
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Supporting Victims and Communities of Mass Violence Incidents

The Hospitals Against Violence Initiative (HAV) is proud to partner with the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center (NMVVRC) to provide resources and support surrounding incidents of mass violence for the communities and patients served by our hospitals and health systems.
Event

Advancing Hospital Safety and Team Resilience

In this Leadership Scan, hospital executives will share practical, solution-driven strategies their organizations are using to reduce violence, strengthen resilience, and foster a culture of healing. Attendees will gain actionable insights on how to embed trauma-informed practices into safety programs, align leadership with frontline needs, and advance organizational cultures where both patients and caregivers can thrive.
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Social Determinants of Health Series

The AHA is working to support hospitals and health systems as they address social determinants of health, eliminate health care disparities and provide comprehensive care to every patient in every community—all of which improve community health.