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Monthly Archives: May 2017

Webinar

Improving Health Outcomes Through Violence Prevention: Model Partnerships between Community Health Centers and Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs

Domestic and sexual Violence is a public health crisis, with long term health implications. Fortunately, there are strategies to respond. Futures Without Violence is excited to share effective intervention strategies and a new online toolkit for establishing and expanding partnerships between community health centers and local domestic violence/sexual assault (DV/SA) agencies.
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Fostering Safer Workplaces

Futures Without Violence along with partners Asian Pacific Institute on

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Webinar

Patient-Centered Approach to Domestic Violence in Health Settings

Title: Patient-Centered Approach to Domestic Violence in Health Settings

Date Recorded: May 25, 2017

With the screening and brief counseling recommendations in the US Preventive Service Task Force, many are looking for the best evidence-based screening tool for domestic violence …

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Digital Tools

All-inclusive Online Tools for Providers and Advocates

As one of the nation’s leading voices on the intersection of health and domestic violence, Futures Without Violence is launching two new websites that are designed to be digital hubs for establishing partnerships between domestic violence agencies and healthcare settings across the country.
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4 Highlights from Sexual Assault Awareness Month

During the month of April, we launched #KeepMeSafe in an …

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Facts

FACTS: Health Care for Survivors of Domestic & Sexual Violence

Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault need a range of health and mental health services, including preventive care, to heal and thrive. Today, affordable and comprehensive care is guaranteed, including for survivors through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). …

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Thriving After Childhood Traumatic Stress: Unique’s Story (VIDEO)

 

This short film, inspired by a true story, shows how a consistent relationship with a caring adult can mean everything to someone who has witnessed violence and experienced childhood traumatic stress.


About Changing Minds

Each year, nearly 60% of …

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Overcoming Emotional Trauma: Chad’s Story (VIDEO)

 

This short film, inspired by a true story, shows how a consistent relationship with a caring adult can mean everything to a child who has witnessed violence and subsequently experienced emotional trauma.


About Changing Minds

Each year, nearly 60% …

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The Science of Childhood Trauma (VIDEO)

Recent childhood trauma studies demonstrate how observing violence has a lasting negative impact on a child’s brain development. Each year, nearly 60% of youth are exposed to violence in their homes, schools, and communities. Over time, exposure to violence during …

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May Day: Honoring Our Workers

Today marks May Day—or International Workers Day—sparked in 1886 by …

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