"I have lost several childhood friends and family from gun violence," says Trauma Violence Recovery Program lead specialist Rodney Babb. "Being able to support my community members by providing resources and a sense of hope is how I stay motivated." Rodney and his team aim to provide trauma-informed care to patients who've experienced violent injuries, re-injury, mental health struggles, and engagement with the criminal justice system. "In order to stop [the cycle of] violent retaliation, it's essential to support survivors and their families," says Babb. "One of the ideal times to do this is while they're in a hospital getting care for their injuries." Learn more about the Trauma Violence Recovery Program at the link in our bio. #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth #gunviolence #gunviolenceprevention #penntrauma #endgunviolence