Ending Sexual and Domestic Violence
One Person at a Time: Heathcare Providers

 

• Educate yourself about sexual and domestic violence and about local services and hotlines.
• Create a supportive environment by hanging sexual and domestic violence posters, educating your co-workers, and making resources readily available. You can order free literature and posters by calling 1-800-838-8238.
• Screen all patients for sexual and domestic violence. Talk to patients alone and ask simple, direct questions.
• When patients reveal that they have experienced violence, document your findings carefully, assess for victim safety and make appropriate referrals
• Plan an event to recognize “Health Cares About Sexual and Domestic Violence Day” in October. Work with your local sexual and domestic violence program.

For more information email info@vsdvalliance.org E-mail is not a secure form of communication. To ensure confidentiality please call the Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.838.8238 (V/TTY).