New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) Content Topic Results
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Information for Mental Health Professionals
Publisher(s):This document presents good practice tips for health care professionals working with patients who have been abused. The guidelines provide screening tips, highlight the negative effect of couples counseling in domestic violence situations, and present safety planning tips.
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Domestic Violence and Faith Communities: Guidelines for Leaders
Publisher(s):New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), Governor’s Office of Faith Based Community Development Services
Faith communities can play a significant role in providing support for victims of domestic violence and in holding abusers accountable. This handbook provides information about the nature and dynamics of domestic violence to guide faith leaders in responding to victims and abusers within their faith communities.
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Safety Planning for Domestic Violence Victims Who Have Been Hit on the Head
Publisher(s):Its important to consider the possibility of a TBI in your safety planning, and to do what you can to protect yourself and prevent another injury. This handout provides information for victims of domestic violence to protect themselves from further injury and allow brain injuries to heal.
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Desk Reference for Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence in the Workplace
Publisher(s):Designed for Human Resources and Employee Assistance Professionals, this document outlines a helpful intervention approach for use with victims of domestic violence in the workplace.
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Intimate Partner Sexual Abuse
Publisher(s):This brief fact sheet for programs discussing the importance of screening for and responding to intimate partner sexual abuse. The resources are specific to New York state, but the tips for programs may be universally useful.
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This document provides information and relevant resources for the early detection of TBI among domestic violence survivors. It also offers an analysis of the intersection between brain injury and domestic violence as well as other relevant information.