Citation

Kelly VG, Merrill GS, Shumway M, Alvidrez J, Boccellari A. Trauma Violence Abuse 2010; 11(3): 144-156.

Affiliation

University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA. vanessa.kelly@ucsf.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1524838010374481

PMID

20554505

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to examine the literature on the increased risk factors of disadvantaged inner-city residents for becoming victims of violence and for developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and barriers to accessing comprehensive mental health services. Second, the article discusses the limitations of evidence-based treatments for early intervention with urban victims of violence and provides a new model of care emphasizing outreach, engagement, and practical assistance. Finally, the article concludes with recommendations for comprehensive hospital-based urban programs in terms of practice, policy, and research.

Language: en