Hospitals Against Violence
AHA Information about Partnerships and Coalitions
On June 6, 2025, hospitals and health systems will come together for #HAVhope Friday, a national day of awareness to combat violence.
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.
Webinar: Human Trafficking 101: Dispelling the Myths, Dec. 14, 2017 Webinar: Human Trafficking 101: Dispelling the Myths, Dec.
The Hospitals Against Violence Initiative (HAV) is sharing examples and best practices with the field, with a particular emphasis on youth violence prevention, workplace violence prevention and combating human trafficking. Explore this page for the latest news and events pertaining to effective…
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…