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An Online Resource Library on Gender-Based Violence.

First Responders: Support for Pregnant Survivors of Abuse or Rape During Disasters

General Material
Training Tools
Published Date
October, 2017
Publisher(s)
Family Violence Prevention and Services Program (FVPSA)

This fact sheet covers the intersection of abuse and pregnancy, specific challenges and barriers to reporting violent incidents during disasters, what first responders need to know about pregnant survivors of abuse, and ways they can be of help.

Also see link to "Without Home and Without Shelter—How Can First Responders Help Victims of Domestic Violence During Disasters?" blog post from Marylouise Kelley from the Family Violence Prevention and Services Program.

Associated Links
First Responders fact sheet (English)
First Responders fact sheet (Spanish)
Without Home and Without Shelter — How Can First Responders Help Victims of Dom…
Material Categories
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Counseling & Crisis Intervention
Disaster
Domestic Violence
Health / Public Health
Sexual Health / Literacy

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