The U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women has just released a national protocol for the medical and forensic examination and treatment of those who have experienced intimate partner violence. This helps to standardize what has long been a very subjective process. This lecture will provide, a discussion on this new protocol, updated details on the epidemiology of intimate partner violence (IPV), the psychology of IPV, and the provision of trauma and violence-informed care.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the PA should be better able to:
Become familiar with the Office on Violence Against Women national protocol for the medical and forensic examination and treatment of victims of intimate partner violence
Discuss statistics and epidemiology of intimate partner violence in the U.S., including the sequelae and medical cost of undetected or undertreated intimate partner violence
Learn about the psychology of intimate partner violence, the cycle of violence, and the challenges associated with leaving a violent relationship
Synthesize the principles associated with trauma- and violence-informed care and how to implement them in clinical settings