Project BOOST continues to elevate and heal broken communities

By: Serena Billett

Outlets: Queens University News Service

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 827

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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What began as a small hospital-based intervention effort has grown into a key piece of violence prevention work in Charlotte, with leaders now looking to expand its reach across the region. Project BOOST, housed within Atrium Health, has evolved significantly since it began in 2021, according to program manager Britney Brown.

Initially designed to support young victims of violence at the hospital bedside, the program has expanded its age range, staffing and …

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