Domestic Violence: Intervention
This area contains information on the development and delivery of safe and appropriate services for victims of domestic violence and their children, offering tools for advocates or counselors in community-based domestic violence programs as well as helping professionals in human service arenas or institutional settings who encounter domestic violence victimization in their work. Materials explore approaches addressing intersecting life circumstances or co-occurring issues.
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July 2010
This reports discusses research which suggests that healthy child development, free of hardships and trauma, leads a healthier life overall.
2003
Intended for use by health care providers, medical professionals, researchers, government health care policy makers and specialists, and employee benefit managers to provide an analytical framework for the evaluation and treatment of patients.
2003
Drawing upon a two-year international study, this report explores health risks, health consequences, and barriers to services encountered by trafficked women.
2011
This guide for health care providers conveys important information related to addressing domestic violence in health care facilities. Topics include preparing the healthcare facility; screening in a medical setting; indicators of abuse; pregnancy; reporting and confidentiality, and; documentation.
2006
Provides a detailed chart that illustrates the impact of exposure to domestic violence on 5 stages of child development as defined by Erikson. Describes general impact, specific signs/symptoms, and children's perspectives from infancy through adolescence.
January 2007
This groundbreaking study provides key insights into the implementation and outcomes of Minnesota’s felony strangulation law, including discussion of obstacles and recommendations for changes in the handling of strangulation cases.
March 2006
This Q&A document explains the key housing provisions of VAWA 2005, including housing-related grant programs, amendments to public housing and section 8 regarding eviction defense, eligibility, and portability, HMIS changes, and new planning requirements.
2002
This resource provides background information about violence against women in the workplace, explains key pertinent legal issues, and suggests ways employers can develop responses and solutions that fit their company's needs.
2007
Report describes the healthy aspects of free and unstructured play, noting that it is essential for helping children reach important social, emotional, and cognitive developmental milestones as well as helping them manage stress and become resilient.
March 2007
This article emphasizes the important role of family physicians in identifying and addressing elder mistreatment, and highlights the need for more research to identify signs of mistreatment to increase awareness and reporting of elder mistreatment.
