Firearm Relinquishment Laws Help Decrease Death
I will never forget the day I heard about the heinous murder of Dr. Tamara O’Neal—an emergency…
Domestic Violence
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Firearm Relinquishment Laws Help Decrease Death
I will never forget the day I heard about the heinous murder of Dr. Tamara O’Neal—an emergency... -
Can Gender-Based Violence Victims Get Help During a Pandemic?
Gender-based violence (GBV) does not take a break during times of crisis, disaster, or pandemic. In fact,... -
Don’t Overlook Traumatic Brain Injury in Intimate Partner Violence
The Case A 24-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department via EMS. She was found by...
Can Gender-Based Violence Victims Get Help During a Pandemic?
Gender-based violence (GBV) does not take a break during times of crisis, disaster, or pandemic. In fact,…
Don’t Overlook Traumatic Brain Injury in Intimate Partner Violence
The Case A 24-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department via EMS. She was found by…
By the Numbers: Teen Dating Violence
1.5 Million high school students report experiencing physical violence perpetrated by a dating partner each year (source)…
By the Numbers: Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pattern of behavior between married or unmarried romantic partners or family…
The Danger Assessment Tool Determines Patients’ Risk of Domestic Abuse
The Case Anna comes to your emergency department after her boyfriend hit her several times in the…
How to Help Victims of Intimate-Partner Violence
The Case A 32-year-old female with facial injuries is brought to the emergency department by her sister….
Tips for Taking Forensic Photographic Evidence in the Emergency Department
The Case: You are called to testify in court for a domestic violence assault case. You saw…
Pattern Bruises Provide Clues for Emergency Physicians Assessing Injury Cases
THE CASE A 58-year-old female presents to the emergency department after being struck by a car in…
How to Recognize and Act on Risk Factors for Domestic Violence Homicide
Women are killed by intimate partners more often than by any other type of perpetrator. One in…