The Center for Prevention of Abuse - Resources for Medical

FOR MEDICAL WORKERS

Intimate partner violence is a serious and pervasive health and safety issue.

Health care providers are often the first and only professionals with whom those at risk come into contact. Therefore, medical professionals have the ability to educate and intervene early in the cycle of abuse. Because victims are not likely to disclose unless they are screened in a direct, non-judgmental manner, we recommend using RADAR: A Domestic Violence Intervention:

Routinely Screen Patients
Ask Direct Questions
Document Your Findings
Assess Patient Safety
Review Options and Referrals

Click on Screening Tools on the left for more detailed information.

Training for Medical Professionals

Center staff is available to provide general and specific trainings to medical professionals free of charge. Contact Jenn Dillon at (309)691-0551 or jdillon@centerforpreventionofabuse.org for more information.

Medical Advocacy Center advocates are available 24 hours a day to offer support and assistance to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in medical settings throughout the tri-county area. Call (309)691-0551 for an advocate.

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