University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston |
Launching the Houston-HVIP: Developing and Evaluating a Hospital-Based Intervention to Reduce Recurrent Violence
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Marisol Nieves serves as the Program Coordinator for the Pediatric Injury Prevention Program at UTHealth Houston in the Texas Medical Center. She obtained her master’s degree in social work with a focus on children and families and leads community initiatives centered on child passenger safety, firearm safety, program development, and injury prevention education. Marisol is an active member of several advocacy groups, including her county’s Child Fatality Review Team and the National Association of Social Workers. She also collaborates with the Houston Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program, the Texas Violence and Injury Prevention Center, and Injury Free Coalition for Kids. In her role, she has organized large-scale outreach events such as distribution of firearm safety locks, drowning prevention, annual helmet distributions and National Injury Prevention Day activities. In addition to her program coordination work, Marisol engages in social work clinical practice, providing trauma-informed support to individuals navigating depression, anxiety, and family dynamics. She is dedicated to advancing public health and strengthening the safety and well-being of children and families.
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