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Screening for Family Violence in the Hospital Setting

Handbook of Anger, Aggression, and Violence, Page: 2299-2313
2023
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Family violence is a healthcare issue that cannot be ignored by healthcare services and workers. Healthcare services are often the first, and sometimes only, community institution that victim-survivors of family violence access to receive assistance. When conducted in a sensitive and safe manner, screening is acceptable to healthcare consumers, although it is important that safety considerations are adhered to, to avoid unintended harm. In this chapter, we discuss both universal and targeted family violence screening models within healthcare. Healthcare systems open a useful gateway for victim survivor to access support. This is often the first stage in a multi-step process that is followed by linking people experiencing family violence to family violence support agencies, legal and justice organizations, and law enforcement. A broad, community response is required to address the serious issue of family violence and healthcare service play an integral role in this response.

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