A WrapAround Case Management Program for Youth Injured by Violence

A WrapAround Case Management Program for Youth Injured by Violence: A Feasibility Study

This is a feasibility study of a WrapAround Case Management Program for Youth Injured by Violence. Youth (aged 10-24) who have been injured by violence and visit the emergency department will be offered a support worker who will provide WrapAround Case Management. This study is designed to assess the feasibility of recruitment, enrollment and follow-up.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 10 - 24 and
2. Presentation to an ED or trauma floor with an injury caused by violence (defined as an injury inflicted by someone else and one of a gunshot wound, stab wound, injury due to blunt object, or injury due to bodily force).

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Unable to consent due to language or brain injury,
2. Sexual assault,
3. Child Abuse
4. Self-Inflicted Injury,
5. Subject is under arrest or
6. Non-resident of Winnipeg.