The Coalition members and staff are experts in the field of domestic violence and offer free on-site trainings in Maryland to health care providers and allied professionals that address best practices in responding to abuse. Learn more about a health care training for your facility.
Whether you are a concerned health care provider, an individual who has experienced intimate partner violence, or someone who has a friend or family member who has survived abuse, the Coalition has produced a variety of resources available to help. Materials include educational guides for providers, and outreach brochures for patients in many languages.
Whether you are a concerned health care provider, an individual who has experienced intimate partner violence, or someone who has a friend or family member who has survived abuse, the Coalition has produced a variety of resources available to help. Materials include educational guides for providers, and outreach brochures for patients in many languages.
Victims of domestic violence can be identified in the health care setting and linked with resources to improve their safety – one of many reasons to screen for IPV. This article details how a Texas hospital improved its screening and response protocols after learning of a recent patient’s death in a domestic incident.
Save the date for The Coalition’s next seminar: The Inter-Relationship of Adult Domestic Violence, HIV, and STIs on Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 10 am -12 pm at MedChi in Baltimore. Speaker: Jean-Michel Brevelle. Registration coming … Read more SAVE THE DATE! Coalition Seminar: Inter-Relationship of Adult Domestic Violence, HIV, and STIs
Maryland Health Care Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Training and Outreach Specialist, Part-time, Contractual
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The Maryland Health Care Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a 20+ year-old statewide collaboration dedicated to advancing the health care response to intimate partner violence by educating healthcare providers with the goal of improving the well-being of survivors. … Read more Coalition Seeks Training Specialist
In October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Coalition was presented with a proclamation signed by Baltimore’s Mayor Jack Young, commending the group for “serving as a leader in building a collaborative community response across health care providers and allied professionals seeking to address IPV-related issues.”
Coalition members work hard to raise awareness of IPV and health in their hospitals and communities on October 16th and throughout the year – and you can too.
“Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day (HCADV Day) is a nationally recognized awareness-raising day that takes place annually on the second Wednesday of October. Sponsored by Futures … Read more October 16th is Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Tania Araya, was on FOX 45’s morning news to discuss domestic violence, its warning signs and resources for victims.
