Training

Training

Standardized, comprehensive one-hour speciality-specific curricula on intimate partner violence for health care providers have been developed and is available in power point or PDF format. Resources designed to supplement the following presentations may be requested.

• General Practice/Primary Care PPT/PDF
• Pediatrics PPT/PDF
• Obstetrics/Gynecology PPT/PDF
• Emergency Care PPT/PDF
• Dental PPT/PDF
• Geriatrics PPT/PDF
• Dating Violence PPT/PDF

An online version of the RADAR Primary Care/Core Curriculum for Responding to Intimate Partner Violence in the Health Care Setting is now available online. The course is free and those that participate and complete the post-test will receive a certificate and record of their attendance. Click here to begin the course.

A number of advocates and health care providers from throughout the states have been certified as instructors of the RADAR curricula for health care providers. If you are interested in scheduling a time for a certified instructor to present a training program at your practice or institution, contact the Division of Injury and Violence Prevention to schedule a time. DIVP also offers training programs, educational materials, and consultation services on a variety of specific topics related to intimate partner violence. These include:

• Screening and Assessment Procedures
• Documentation
• Risk/Lethality Assessment and Safety Planning
• Resources and Referrals for Services
• Policy Development, Implementation, and Review
• Cultural Competency
• Mandated Reporting and Confidentiality
• Effects of Domestic Violence on Women's Health
• Identifying and Responding to Teen Dating Violence

For more information and/or to schedule a training program, contact:

Laurie Crawford
Medical Outreach Coordinator
Laurie.Crawford@vdh.virginia.gov
Phone: 804-864-7705

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