The Maryland Health Care Coalition Against Domestic Violence has created a complete series of helpful materials. All brochures can be downloaded via the links below. If you would like to order printed materials that can be mailed to you, please complete the order form here.
*Materials with an asterisk are currently available for digital download only.
The Coalition has a variety of outreach materials for individuals and patients, addressing intimate partner violence in a health context. Brochures and informational materials are available to download for free.
GENERAL – ADULTS
This general brochure encourages patients to recognize abuse as a health concern. It includes information on identifying intimate partner violence, the health risks associated with abuse, basic safety planning and Maryland and national service providers.
- Intimate Partner Violence & Your Health — Talk to a Doctor or Nurse
- La Violencia Domestica — Hable a su Medico o Enfermera
Additional 5 Translations of Talk to a Doctor of Nurse for download only
- PARLEZ-EN À UN MÉDECIN OU À UN INFIRMIER (French/Français)
- 의사 또는 간호사와 대화 (Korean/한국어)
- 告知医生或护士 (Mandarin Chinese/普通话)
- ПОГОВОРИТЕ С ВРАЧОМ ИЛИ МЕДСЕСТРОЙ (Russian/русский)
TEENS
Brochure similar to Talk to a Doctor for an adolescent audience. For digital download only.
- *Dating Violence—More than Bruises and Broken Bones—Love Doesn’t Have to Hurt
- *Joven: La Violencia Domestica — Mas Que Moretones y Huesos Rotos
What does dating abuse look like?
Helpful page that addresses physical, psychological abuse and control through digital means. For download only >
SURVIVORS
The Coalition’s ‘survivor’ brochure helps patients understand the health consequences of past abuse and offers healing strategies.
- If You Have Ever Been Abused…A Healing Guide for Survivors of Physical, Sexual and Emotional Abuse
- Si alguna vez fue abusado … Una guía de recuperación para sobrevivientes de abuso físico, sexual y emocional
Additional translations of If You Have Ever Been Abused for download only
- Si vous avez été victime de maltraitance (French/Français)
- 혹시라도 학대당한 적이 있으시다면 (Korean/한국어)
- 如您曾遭到虐待 (Mandarin Chinese/普通话)
- Если вы когда-нибудь подвергались насилию (Russian/русский)
PREGNANCY AND INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
This brochure is perfect for helping pregnant and recently-delivered patients understand the particular pregnancy-associated risks of intimate partner violence.
- Safe and Healthy Babies Start with Safe and Healthy Moms!
- *Bebés seguros y sanos (Currently for digital download only.)
Additional translations of Safe and Healthy Babies for download only
- Un bébé en bonne santé et en sécurité (French/Français)
- 건강하고 안전한 아기 (Korean/한국어)
- 宝宝的健康和安全 (Mandarin Chinese/普通话)
- Безопасность и здоровье детей (Russian/русский)
UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL FORENSIC EXAMS
This material, cocreated with the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA), helps survivors of violent crimes like sexual assault and domestic violence understand the importance of medical forensic exams, how to access these exams, what to expect in terms of payment, and other important information.
TECHNOLOGICAL SAFETY
- Are You Being Stalked or Watched?
Safety planning for electronic devices, on-line usage and digital media. For download only.