Family Justice Centers<\/a> in all five boroughs. Kings CARES also assists eligible patients with insurance enrollment and navigating health coverage to reduce barriers to care.<\/p>\nHospital officials said the program is designed to provide comprehensive support throughout a survivor\u2019s recovery rather than ending services after emergency treatment.\n<\/p>\n
The ceremony recognized the partners that helped establish Kings CARES, bringing together representatives from healthcare organizations, advocacy groups, the Mayor\u2019s Office, law enforcement and the Brooklyn District Attorney\u2019s Office. They also highlighted the leadership of Drs. Privanka Datta, Keesandra Agenor and Elias Youssef in developing the initiative.<\/p>\n
\u201cKings CARES was established to address a critical gap in services for survivors of violence by providing specialized medical and forensic follow-up care in an outpatient setting,\u201d Dr. Datta, MD, medical director of Kings CARES and director of the clinical forensic medicine fellowship at NYC Health + Hospitals\/Kings County. \u201cBy integrating medical care, forensic documentation, and connection to supportive services, Kings CARES improves access to comprehensive, trauma-informed care and reduces the burden on survivors to navigate multiple systems on their own.<\/p>\n
Sheldon McLeod, CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, said the program reflects the hospital\u2019s commitment to extending care beyond its facilities.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cKings CARES demonstrates our commitment to providing coordinated, patient-centered care that extends beyond the hospital walls,\u201d McLeod said. \u201cTogether with our community partners, we are expanding access to the services survivors need to heal and thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said the partnership helps ensure survivors receive the comprehensive support needed for long-term recovery.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cSurvivors of intimate partner violence require holistic support that extends beyond traditional medical care to also includes follow ups, safety planning, community resources and more,\u201d Gonzalez said. \u201cKings CARES\u2019 survivor-centered and trauma-informed approach is exactly the model that allows for full recovery and long-term well bring for victims, which is also the focus of my office\u2019s Gender Based Violence Division. We are proud to partner with this program and look forward to continue collaborating on this essential work.\u201d<\/p>\n
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