| Session Title: Out of the Crossfire: Challenges in Evaluating a Hospital-based Violence Intervention Initiative |
| Think Tank Session 112 to be held in the Granite Room Section B on Wednesday, Nov 5, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Sponsored by the Health Evaluation TIG |
| Presenter(s): |
| Jennifer E Williams, JE Williams and Associates LLC, jew722@zoomtown.com |
| Discussant(s): |
| Nancy Rogers, University of Cincinnati, nancy.rogers@uc.edu |
| Abstract: Out of the Crossfire was established to address Cincinnati's dramatic rise in the incidence of gun violence (a 500% rise from 2001-2006). Given federal findings that urban violence is rising nationally, effective intervention is critically needed. Evaluation of such a comprehensive and controversial initiative with a staff of one poses numerous challenges. This Think Tank will engage the audience in generating creative and effective ways to determine impact and outcomes on a shoe-string budget. |