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Project UJIMA: working together to make things right.

D R Marcelle1, M D Melzer-Lange

  • 1Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Pediatrics, 8701 Watertown Plank Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA. marcelle@mcw.edu

WMJ : Official Publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin
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Project UJIMA, a community violence intervention program, served 218 pediatric patients in Milwaukee. The program aims to reduce re-injury and psychological harm from violence, showing progress toward these goals.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Violence Prevention

Background:

  • Interpersonal violence poses significant risks to pediatric populations.
  • Community-based programs are crucial for addressing violence-related injuries in youth.
  • Project UJIMA operates in the greater Milwaukee metropolitan area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe pediatric patients served by Project UJIMA.
  • To evaluate the program's effectiveness in reducing re-injury and psychological distress.
  • To highlight the collaborative, community-based approach of the intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 218 pediatric patients treated for violent injuries.
  • Inclusion criteria: presentation to an urban pediatric Emergency Department (ED) in 1998 and receipt of Project UJIMA services.

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  • Data collection focused on demographics, injury types, and services received.

    • Main Results:

    • Patients aged 10-18, average 15 years; 69% male, 69% African-American.
    • Physical assault (62%) and firearm injuries (31%) were leading causes.
    • 72% received mental health referrals; 3 youths had repeat injury ED visits.

    Conclusions:

    • Project UJIMA demonstrates progress in reducing injury recidivism among pediatric patients.
    • The program effectively addresses psychological consequences of violence through mental health services.
    • Community-based violence intervention is vital for pediatric populations affected by interpersonal violence.