NCJ Number
148592
Date Published
1993
Length
34 pages
Annotation
This directory contains 25 abstracts of protocols and manuals for use by health care providers in identifying, assessing, and treating victims of domestic assault.
Abstract
The protocols abstracted in the directory provide information about the prevalence of domestic violence, the abusive cycle, profiles of victims and abusers, sample scripts for initiating discussion, assessment tools and reporting forms, descriptions of legal issues to consider, and sources of referral. For each protocol, the directory includes an abstract, a quick-reference chart highlighting crucial elements such as the targeted health care personnel and the type of violence, a contact person, and ordering information.