Category: DV/IPV

Nonfatal Domestic Violence 2003-2012

Post author By Jen
Post date April 22, 2014
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As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, the US Department of Justice has newly published statistics on nonfatal domestic violence (PDF). Not surprisingly, intimate partner violence accounted for the greatest proportion of domestic violence reported, and in total accounted for 15% of all violent victimization during this time period. However, domestic violence victimizations are down overall from 1994, and intimate partner violence decreased between 1994 and 2012 at a rate greater than violence committed by other family members. Click through for some more of the relevant highlights:

Since Last We Spoke 4/21/14

Post author By Jen
Post date April 21, 2014

I have had a lot of emails asking if I will be at the EVAW Conference this week in Seattle–many good friends are out there, but I will not be. I am heading to Indianapolis on Wednesday to teach some of the advanced SANE sessions at the INCASA Conference, so I am looking forward to seeing many FHO readers there (and if we have never met, please come introduce yourself–I love meeting readers). And then I am heading to Argentina for a week of food and wine with my best friend. I will not be working (it’s 100% vacation), but I will be rerunning some of FHO’s greatest hits the week I’m gone, so the site won’t be dark. However, I *was* working a bit this weekend, and managed to do a decent amount of reading–here’s what caught my interest since last we spoke:

Tags adverse childhood experiences, campus, child abuse, criminal justice, domestic violence, injury, intimate partner violence, management, program management, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sexual violence, stalking, teen dating violence, trauma, trauma-informed care, US, violence

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Stalking Basics and Transgender Individuals

Post author By Jen
Post date April 17, 2014

FORGE has an upcoming webinar, Stalking Basics and Transgender Individuals, May 9th from 2-3:30pm CT. Rebecca Dreke from the Stalking Resource Center will be the featured speaker. Details after the jump:

Tags domestic violence, intimate partner violence, legal, LGBTIQ, stalking, transgender, trauma, violence

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Digitizing Abuse

Post author By Jen
Post date April 15, 2014

The Urban Institute has a project, Digitizing Abuse, examining the role of technology in teen dating violence, harassment and bullying. Their project page has several articles and resources on the topic, worth a look for sure. {You can see all of the Urban Institute’s publications on crime and justice here.}

Tags adolescent, bullying, criminal justice, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, technology, teen dating violence, trauma, US, violence, youth violence

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Since Last We Spoke 4-14-14

Post author By Jen
Post date April 14, 2014
2 Comments on Since Last We Spoke 4-14-14

This is my last full week in the office before vacation, save some work with the Army JAGs here in town, so I am glued to my to-do list. That being said I did manage to get some reading done this weekend (although the pull of 70+ degree weather and sunshine was irresistible), but much of it had to do with the terrible tragedy in Kansas yesterday. I know it will be part of our conversation around the Seder table tonight as we celebrate Passover, keeping the victims and their families and community in our prayers. A happy Pesach to all of you who observe. Click tghrough to check out what I’ve been reading since last we spoke:

Tags criminal justice, domestic violence, drugs, family violence, forensics, global, intimate partner violence, law, leadership, management, military, pediatrics, program management, rape, research, sexual assault, trauma, violence, youth violence

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Military–Related Interpersonal Violence Survivors and Co-Occurring Conditions

Post author By Jen
Post date April 11, 2014

BWJP is offering a webinar, Military-Related Interpersonal Violence Survivors and Co-Occurring Conditions. The session will be held April 17th from 2-3:30pm CT. Registration is required by April 16th to participate.

Tags domestic violence, intimate partner violence, medical, military, MST, sexual assault, sexual violence, trauma, trauma-informed care, violence

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Since Last We Spoke 4/7/14

Post author By Jen
Post date April 7, 2014
2 Comments on Since Last We Spoke 4/7/14

Lots of reading this weekend, so it’s a good list. But before I put it up, a quick reminder (again), since I got a nastygram from a reader who disliked one of the articles I posted last week: just because I read it doesn’t mean I agree with it. Everything on this site, be it articles in posts like this or webinar offerings or full-length reports, should be read with the understanding that, unless it is accompanied by a clear endorsement from me, is not actually an endorsement. This site is for information sharing. FHO readers are a smart bunch–you guys will decide what is relevant and what is valid for your own practices. That being said, here’s what I’ve been reading since last we spoke:

Tags adverse childhood experiences, child abuse, domestic violence, family violence, intimate partner violence, legal, medical, policy, prevention, rape, sexual assault, trauma, violence

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Violence in the Lives of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Post author By Jen
Post date April 3, 2014
1 Comment on Violence in the Lives of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing

VAWNet has an updated collection now available: Violence in the Lives of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Medical folks, we generally get very little training on this issue, so it is absolutely worth your while to peruse the collection and consider what materials you may be able to use for future capacity-building.

Tags deaf, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual violence, violence

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Clinical Guide: Compassion Fatigue, Burnout & Vicarious Trauma

Post author By Jen
Post date April 1, 2014

April is both Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month: two issues central to many of our practices, both of which can take a serious toll on clinicians. It seems like compassion fatigue (and its sisters, vicarious trauma and burnout) don’t get nearly enough attention in our professional circles. But really, they should–a recent study found that 85% of emergency department nurses surveyed reported moderate to high levels of compassion fatigue. I’d be interested in what the results would look like if they surveyed a group of forensic clinicians.

Tags burnout, child abuse, compassion fatigue, domestic violence, elder abuse, forensics, human trafficking, injury, intimate partner violence, prevention, rape, research, secondary trauma, sexual assault, sexual violence, trauma, vicarious trauma, violence

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Jimmy Carter’s Call to Action

Post author By Jen
Post date March 27, 2014

First day back in the office, so I’ll be running around madly. But if you have some down time, I highly recommend checking out this NPR interview with former president Jimmy Carter on his call to action against the subjugation of women. I’m listening now, as I gear up for my day. (H/t JPW).

Tags audio, domestic violence, gender-based violence, global, intimate partner violence, NPR, rape, religion, sexual assault, trafficking, violence against women

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Articles of Note: March 2014

Post author By Jen
Post date March 25, 2014
1 Comment on Articles of Note: March 2014

Time once again for Articles of Note, our monthly round up of what’s new and notable in the peer-reviewed literature. There’s some really practice-specific research in here this time around, especially for those of you with sexual assault practices. As always this is neither exhaustive nor definitive, just what’s caught my eye in the last month. Contact me for the word doc if you want it. Otherwise, click through for the PDF:

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Forensic Exams with Transgender Sexual Assault Survivors

Post author By Jen
Post date March 18, 2014

The folks at FORGE have an upcoming webinar you should absolutely plan on attending: Forensic Exams with Transgender Sexual Assault Survivors. It will be held April 10th from 2-3:30pm CT. Our friend Kim Day, and Eric Stiles from NSVRC will be the guest presenters. More about the session after the jump:

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Since Last We Spoke 3/17/14

Post author By Jen
Post date March 17, 2014

Sorry to have been absent so much last week–the one-two punch of a difficult trial and an epic migraine made the latter half of last week challenging (I have a string of four-letter expletives that’s probably more accurate and descriptive, but we’ll stick with challenging for now). However, my kid is in town and we are heading to my happy place this week (Eagle, CO) for some family time. Posts should be regular–I’m stacking them in advance, and I’ll periodically check emails if you’re looking for me. But don’t expect responses during prime ski hours. I’ll be busy:)

Speaking of vacations, in an unprecedented move I am taking time off during two consecutive months, and need some input from my well-traveled readers. Next month, my best friend and I are heading to Argentina–Buenos Aires and Mendoza specifically. If anyone has some ideas for must-see/eat/stay places, please do let me know. Off the beaten path is particularly appealing. This will be my 1st trip to South America, so I’m pretty stoked.

Anyway, let’s get back to the matter at hand–a little taste of what I’ve been reading since last we spoke:

Tags addiction, bullying, criminal justice, domestic violence, global, HIV, intimate partner violence, law, leadership, legal, LGBTIQ, management, medical, military, rape, sexual assault, violence, youth violence

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Recognizing and Responding to Trauma: The ACE Study and Trauma-Informed Care

Post author By Jen
Post date March 11, 2014

The Children’s Safety Network is hosting a webinar March 20th from 2-3:30 pm MT, Recognizing and Responding to Trauma: The ACE Study and Trauma-Informed Care. The session is part of their 2014 webinar series, Improving the Mental and Emotional Well-Being of Communities Through the National Prevention Strategy.

Tags adverse childhood experiences, child abuse, domestic violence, family violence, pediatrics, prevention, sexual exploitation, sexual violence, trauma-informed care

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Since Last We Spoke 3/10/14

Post author By Jen
Post date March 10, 2014
2 Comments on Since Last We Spoke 3/10/14

I’m in court this week AND trying to finish off a brand new curriculum (a project I can’t wait to talk more about–just not yet), so it was a busy weekend prepping and writing. There were a few things, though, that caught my eye in moments of downtime. So here’s what I’ve been reading since last we spoke:

Tags business, child abuse, criminal justice, domestic violence, ethics, family violence, intimate partner violence, legal, policy, prevention, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sexual violence, trauma, violence

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Part of the Family: Animal Abuse and Family Violence

Post author By Jen
Post date March 5, 2014

The National Alliance to End Domestic Violence is hosting a webinar March 13th–Part of the Family: Animal Abuse and Family Violence. The session will be held from 12-1:30pm ET; Lesley Ashworth and Allie Phillips will be the featured speakers (read their bios here). Note: this one isn’t free: $25 for registration. However, I will say that this is content I include in IPV curriculum; you cannot do effective safety and discharge planning with IPV patients if you are unable to address the safety of people’s pets, which are often a contributing (and sometimes the sole) reasons for victims remaining in abusive relationships. It might be worth shelling out the relatively small amount for this one if you haven’t had this content before.

Tags animal abuse, animals, domestic violence, family violence, intimate partner violence, pets, webinar

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Since Last We Spoke 3/3/14

Post author By Jen
Post date March 3, 2014
2 Comments on Since Last We Spoke 3/3/14

What can I say about this weekend, except it ended with a return of the Polar Vortex. Clearly I’ve gotten soft living south of the Mason-Dixon line for more than 3 years now. My week is completely dominated by the Army and some sustainability work, but I had plenty of down time this weekend (forced–it’s sad but I could have worked all weekend what with the spouse on Reserve duty), so here’s what I’ve been reading since last we spoke:

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NISVS 2010 Report on Intimate Partner Violence

Post author By Jen
Post date February 27, 2014

Just released is the CDC’s report Intimate Partner Violence in the United States 2010. You can read the full report, along with an executive summary and FAQs here. It’s by far a more in-depth look at the issue than what we’ve seen published by DOJ, and includes implications for prevention, as well as a look at the intersections of IPV, sexual violence and stalking. Healthcare providers, pay close attention to Chapter 7: Services and Disclosure Related to Intimate Partner Violence Victimization. Excellent information there for funding proposals and arguments for service expansion.

Tags domestic violence, forensics, intimate partner violence, legal, LGBTIQ, prevention, rape, sexual assault, sexual violence, stalking, teen dating violence

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Articles of Note, February 2014 Edition

Post author By Jen
Post date February 25, 2014

Time once again for Articles of Note, a look at some of the newest literature published in the peer-reviewed journals with the last 30(ish) days. There’s a lot to look at this month, although most of it requires a subscription or library access, sadly. It’s a pretty diverse lot this month, so you’ll want to wade through the list and see what catches your eye.

Tags abusive head trauma, child abuse, domestic violence, emergency contraception, forensic science, forensics, human trafficking, intimate partner violence, LGBTIQ, rape, research, sexual assault, sexual violence, violence

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Since Last We Spoke 2/24/14

Post author By Jen
Post date February 24, 2014
2 Comments on Since Last We Spoke 2/24/14

It was a pretty glorious weekend in DC, so much of my time was spent outside and unplugged. But my Twitter feed was exploding once I finally logged back on–here’s what’s caught my eye since last we spoke:

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