Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a prevalent public health issue that can negatively impact the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents in your practice. There are things that pediatricians can do to help support survivors of IPV and their children within the context of pediatric practice. The short videos below highlight important information about IPV and provide tips and strategies that pediatric health care providers can use in their practice.
What Pediatricians Should Know About IPV
Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence
Impacts of IPV on Child and Adolescent Health
Tips for Pediatricians – Short Video Series
Partnering with Domestic Violence Coalitions
Signs of IPV in Pediatric Settings
Documenting IPV in the Electronic Health Record
Trauma-Sensitive Responses to Disclosures of IPV
Intimate Partner Violence Myths and Misconceptions
Last Updated
05/16/2023
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics