This presentation delivers an overview of domestic and intimate partner abuse, including health implications, trauma, brain injury, and best practice in screening, responding to disclosure, and offering referral. The training also highlights the survivor-centered services offered by Turning Point of Lehigh Valley. Participant takeaways include: What is domestic and intimate partner abuse How healthcare providers…

Brain injury among survivors of domestic and intimate partner abuse is incredibly prevalent. Often, abuse injuries occur to the head, neck, and face region, making the likelihood of a brain injury in survivors, probable. This training will discuss the prevalence of brain injury among DIPA survivors, familiarize and guide participants to use the HELPPS screening…