Resources for healthcare staff, partners, and other professionals

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Dear John,

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. About 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men will experience physical violence by an intimate partner at some point during their lifetime.

The good news is that because of the work of all of us, we’ve decreased domestic violence by 60% over the past few decades. But that still leaves millions who are impacted each year.

What can we all do to end domestic violence?

The healthcare community is a powerful ally, since 75 percent of survivors talk to their healthcare providers about their abuse. Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day, October 8, provides a unique opportunity to support survivor health and work together to prevent domestic violence in every community.

Here are some resources for advocates and healthcare professionals during this month:

You can spread awareness to healthcare providers and staff about the month through FUTURES’ healthcare awareness day toolkit

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, with social media graphics, suggestions for events, and other ways to educate your community. ​​​​​​



The National Association of Community Health Centers posted a blog, "How Community Health Centers Can Address Domestic Violence" that we co-authored. Read it here.

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Attend our Oct. 8 webinar, Integrating Domestic Violence into Emergency Preparedness Planning & Response

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. As natural disasters increase in frequency, health centers and domestic violence programs will be impacted. We’ll talk about recognizing the heightened risk of intimate partner violence and human trafficking in areas affected by disasters.



​​​On October 16, FUTURES will host a webinar and release a new workbook for advocates

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on protective factors for survivors of domestic violence. Designed for groups, parent-child dyads, or one-on-one sessions, the workbook is packed with exercises, activities, and discussion questions that empower survivors.



Additional resources

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for advocates, parents, educators, and more are listed on our website.

For decades, FUTURES has been raising awareness around the importance of partnerships between health care systems and domestic violence programs to support survivor health and prevent domestic violence. By working in partnerships, we bring together deep levels of expertise that strengthen health care and improve impact and outcomes. To learn more, go to our Health Partners on IPV and Exploitation

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website.

Please reach out if you have questions about the work that FUTURES is doing to end violence. Thank you for your partnership!

Warmly,

Anna Marjavi

Director, Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation

PS – If you or someone you know needs help, we urge you to call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

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