CONCLUSION
IPV is a significant public health issue that crosses all social, economic, and cultural groups. Abusive behaviors can vary and may not always be recognized by their victims. It is important to remember that IPV occurs on a continuum of frequency and severity. The focus of abusers is to exert power and control over the victim. Risk factors for IPV occur at the individual, relationship, community, and societal levels. The outcomes of abuse, specifically chronic abuse, on survivors are acute physical injury, lost lives, and long- term mental health consequences. Implications for the healthcare system, communities, and society are significant. Commonly, victims remain with a perpetrator and are reluctant to report abuse because of the complicated dynamics of the power and control behaviors that connect perpetrators and victims of all age groups, even in the face of negative health outcomes. The provider may directly or indirectly identify a person who has experienced IPV or SA. Immediate safety for victims is paramount, especially in an acute situation. Various strategies are used when providing patient- centered, trauma-informed approaches to interventions and prevention of future injury. Risk for harm increases when victims decide to leave an abusive relationship. Resources Note. From National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Resources. Retrieved from https://ncadv.org/resources . Crisis Organizations and Assistance The National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) http://www.ndvh.org National Dating Abuse Helpline 866-331-9474 http://www.loveisrespect.org Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center International toll-free (24/7)
Adopting a nonjudgmental approach, employing active listening skills, and understanding the risk to victims once IPV or SA has been disclosed are keys to establishing trust and partnering with victims seeking care. Knowledge of local and regional resources arms the provider with information for referrals and services valuable to victims as they navigate the experience of IPV or SA and begin the healing process. Providers need to have a clear understanding of the legal, reporting, and documentation requirements of their practice institution and the state(s) where they practice as well as of federal policies. IPV presents many challenges to providers, who can be key in providing authentically sensitive, nonjudgmental, and supportive care by using a culturally competent approach and demonstrating trauma-informed reporting. Understanding the needs and risks of vulnerable and special populations allows the provider to better serve victims and perpetrators. Through sensitive assessments, evidence- based education, interventions that meet patient needs, and appropriate referrals that use resources and technology available through the healthcare and legal systems, nurses and other providers can provide important—even lifesaving— assistance to survivors of IPV. 800-537-2238 http://www.nrcdv.org VAWnet, operated by the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, is an online network focused on violence against women. http://www.vawnet.org Futures Without Violence: The National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence 888-792-2873 (toll-free) 415-678-5500 (main office) http://www.futureswithoutviolence.org National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health 312-726-7020 http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence 512-407-9020 http://www.ncdsv.org Children Childhelp/National Child Abuse Hotline 800 4-A-Child (800-422-4453)
833-SAFE-833 (833-723-3833) http://www.866uswomen.org National Child Abuse Hotline/Childhelp 800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453) http://www.childhelp.org National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-HOPE (4673) http://www.rainn.org National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255)
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org National Center for Victims of Crime 202-467-8700 http://www.victimsofcrime.org National Human Trafficking Resource Center/Polaris Project 888-373-7888 Text: “BeFree” (233733) http://www.polarisproject.org National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights 510-465-1984 http://www.nnirr.org National Coalition for the Homeless 202-462-4822 http://www.nationalhomeless.org National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
http://www.childhelp.org Children’s Defense Fund
800-CDF-1200 (800-233-1200) http://www.childrensdefense.org Child Welfare League of America 202-688-4200 http://www.cwla.org
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Child Protection and Custody/Resource Center on Domestic Violence 775-507-4777 http://www.ncjfcj.org Center for Judicial Excellence 415-444-6556
http://www.centerforjudicialexcellence.org Email: info@centerforjudicialexcellence.org
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