HVIP Training: Hand in Hand Violence Intervention Program
Supporting education, awareness, and coordinated care through ongoing HVIP training
The Hand in Hand Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) at Riverside Health is designed to support individuals, families, and communities impacted by violence by connecting them with education, resources, and coordinated care. Ongoing HVIP trainings play an important role in ensuring staff, partners, and community members understand the program’s mission, processes, and available support services.
This page serves as a central location for information about upcoming HVIP trainings and provides direct access to join each session virtually through Microsoft Teams.
Who Should Attend HVIP Training?
HVIP trainings are intended for a broad audience, including but not limited to:
- Riverside Health team members
- Clinical and non-clinical staff involved in patient care or community outreach
- Community partners and organizations
- Individuals interested in learning about trauma, violence prevention, mental health, wellness and more.
Whether you are new to HVIP or looking for a refresher, these trainings are designed to provide practical insight and meaningful discussion.
What to Expect During the Training
HVIP training sessions may include:
- An overview of the Hand in Hand Violence Intervention Program
- Education on the impact of trauma, violence, and other related community issues.
- Best practices for engagement, support, and intervention
- Opportunities for questions and discussion
- Brief, accessible sessions designed to fit into busy schedules.
- Trauma-informed education that helps participants better understand the impact of trauma, violence, and stress on individuals and communities.
- Practical tools and takeaways that can be applied immediately in professional and everyday settings
The sessions are facilitated by Neisha Himes, Hand In Hand's Trauma Liaison Educator. Have a topic you’d like to see covered or are you interested in a workshop for your team? We’d love to hear from you. Please email [email protected] to share ideas or discuss training needs.
How to Join the Training
HVIP trainings are hosted virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior registration is required.
To join the next scheduled training, simply click the link below at the time of the session:
- Join the HVIP Training on Microsoft Teams
- Join the meeting
- Once clicked, you can join via the Teams app or through a web browser.
Need Help Joining Microsoft Teams?
If you experience technical difficulties joining the meeting, please ensure you have a stable internet connection and that your device supports Microsoft Teams. You may be prompted to download the Teams app or join through your browser.
For additional assistance, please contact the HVIP team or your department administrator prior to the training start time.
Ongoing Trainings
HVIP trainings are offered on a recurring basis. This page will be updated regularly with the most current meeting link for each upcoming session. Please bookmark this page and check back before each training to ensure you have the correct access information.
Questions?
If you have questions about HVIP trainings or would like additional information about the Hand in Hand Violence Intervention Program, please contact the HVIP team directly.