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Chapter
2. Improving the Health and Mental Health Care Systems' Responses to Violence
Against Women: Resources
The following list reflects existing national resources. Many state and local sexual assault and domestic violence coalitions, public health departments, professional associations, and health care organizations and institutions have begun to develop programs or policies on sexual assault and domestic violence. Information on local resources can be obtained through state domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions and national organizations or by contacting local organizations directly. National Health Resource Center on Domestic
Violence The Family Violence Prevention Fund works to end domestic violence and provide women who have been victims of abuse with the care they need to get well and stay safe. The National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence provides assistance to health care professionals, policymakers, and domestic violence advocates through training tools and manuals, technical assistance, and examination of public policy on local and national levels. National Sexual Violence Resource Center The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is a clearinghouse for resources and research about all forms of sexual violence and assault. NSVRC works with its partner agency, the University of Pennsylvania, to provide new policies for establishing sexual violence intervention and prevention programs. National Health and Medical Associations Organizations with substantial resources dedicated to sexual assault and/or domestic violence include the following: American Academy of Pediatrics The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advocates to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all children. AAP efforts provide resources and assistance to families, pediatricians, lawmakers, and the community. American College of Emergency Physicians
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) seeks to improve patient care and save lives by properly training emergency physicians and fully staffing emergency departments. ACEP also promotes the field of emergency medicine through public education programs and works with national media to increase awareness of emergency medicine issues. American College of Nurse-Midwives The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) administers and promotes continuing education programs, accredits midwifery education programs, establishes clinical practice standards, creates liaisons with government agencies and legislators, and provides resources and public education programs that promote the health and well-being of women and infants within their families and communities. ACNM also publishes a journal and codes of ethics for professionals in the field. American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) promotes wellness for all mothers and their newborn children. Advocating quality health care for women, ACOG promotes continuing education, high standards for clinical practice, and patient understanding of and involvement in medical care. ACOG offers instructional pamphlets and books on pregnancy and infant care and a physician directory to help people locate a doctor. American Medical Association The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's leader in promoting professionalism in medicine and setting standards for medical education, practice, and ethics. A valuable resource for physicians, health professionals, and patients, AMA is concerned about issues ranging from the AIDS epidemic to Medicare. AMA provides information and recommendations on policy and advocacy, scientific journals, and online physician and hospital locator services. American Medical Women's Association
The American Medical Women's Association champions women's health issues and the advancement of women in medicine. Its efforts focus on issues including violence against women, smoking prevention and cessation, osteoporosis, heart disease, managed care, gender equity in medical education, breast cancer, and reproductive health. American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association (APA) offers information, services, and advocacy on a range of issues related to science, public interest, education, and practice—including aging, children and families, disability, race and ethnicity, HIV/AIDS, sexual orientation, and women's issues. APA provides tools, training, and leadership related to research and public policy, continuing education and public outreach, and professional ethics. Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists
The Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists (ATSS) provides technical assistance and training to people involved in crisis intervention; trauma response; and the management, treatment, and healing of people who have experienced traumatic distress. ATSS offers numerous resource guides for school officials and other ATSS professionals helping children who have experienced trauma. International Association of Forensic
Nurses The International Association of Forensic Nurses provides direct services to individual clients; consultation services to nursing, medical, and law-related agencies; and expert court testimony in cases dealing with trauma, questioned death investigative processes, adequacy of service delivery, and specialized diagnoses of specific conditions as related to nursing. International Society for Traumatic Stress
Studies The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) provides a forum for sharing research, clinical strategies, public policy concerns, and theoretical formulations on trauma in the United States and around the world. ISTSS publishes a quarterly journal and coordinates meetings and conferences across the country. Massachusetts Medical Society The Massachusetts Medical Society works to advance medical knowledge and develop and maintain the highest professional and ethical standards of medical practice and health care. Its program priorities include patient advocacy, health policy, and a care code of ethics. Nursing Network on Violence Against Women,
International The Nursing Network on Violence Against Women, International advocates to eliminate violence through advancing nursing education, practice, research, and public policy. Physicians for a Violence-Free Society
Physicians for a Violence-Free Society promotes violence prevention by developing leadership and advocacy in the health care community. Public education and outreach efforts include presentations on family violence and battered pregnant teens and documentation of injuries that result from family violence; a bimonthly educational newsletter; and violence prevention efforts that encompass domestic violence, child abuse, youth/school violence, elder abuse, hate crimes, and gun violence. Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
The Society for Academic Emergency Medicine educates teachers, researchers, and students through forums, publications, collaboration with other agencies, policy development, and consultation services. Back to Chapter 2
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