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Counseling Victims of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a pervasive and critical issue that impacts hundreds of thousands of Americans across various demographics.…
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Dentistry and Domestic Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, and Interventions
Family violence, encompassing issues such as child abuse, intimate partner violence (IPV), and abuse of the elderly and…
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Assessing and Caring for Victims of Intimate Partner Violence
Social scientists and healthcare professionals define intimate partner violence (IPV) as any behavior that occurs within an intimate…
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Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence
As healthcare providers, we have been trained to question new hospital patients about their safety in the home,…
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The Pervasive Myths of Sexual Assault
The refrain is as tired as it is familiar. “What was she wearing?” “Was he drinking that night?”…
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Hidden Bruises: COVID-19, Domestic Violence, and the Case for Trauma-Informed Care
The United Nations coined it the “Shadow Pandemic.” While the world entered lockdown to prevent the spread of…
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Too Close to Home: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In the time it takes to read this sentence, at least two adults in the United States will…