Domestic Violence: Resources for Health Care Providers
New York City Agencies & Organizations
- Mayor’s Office to Combat domestic Violence – Oversees the citywide delivery of domestic violence services, develops policies and programs, and works with diverse communities to increase awareness of domestic violence.
- On-line Resource Directory of Domestic Violence Services in NYC
- A Medical Provider’s Guide to Managing the Care of Domestic Violence Patients in a Cultural Context (PDF) - Domestic violence background information, domestic violence screening/assessment in health settings and techniques for working with patients experiencing domestic violence.
- City Health Information: Intimate Partner Violence: Encouraging Disclosure and Referral in the Primary Care Setting (PDF) - The Health Department’s publication for medical providers on screening/assessment/referral in primary care settings.
- Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners/Response Teams (SAFE/SART) - Listing of hospital emergency departments with specialized services for sexual assault victims (New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault).
New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
- Summary of Laws, Regulations and Guidelines related to domestic violence and the health care system
- Trainings, presentations and technical assistance for health care providers
- Policies and Tools for health care providers
- Resources for Mental Health Professionals
More Resources
Medscape Courses:
Domestic Violence and Your Patient's Health: Asking the Right Questions
- CME credits no longer availableTelltale Signs of Intimate Partner Violence Among Adolescents: Screening, Reporting, and Creating an Exit Plan
- CME credits no longer available