Healthcare Providers

The long term adverse health effects caused by family violence on both individuals and communities as a whole is recognized as a public Health crisis.  Utah Domestic Violence is honored to work with doctors, nurses and other health professionals to champion the rights of victims and promote healing for survivors.   UDVC in partnership with health care professionals offers training to health practitioners concerning screening and resources and referrals for intimate partner violence. 

If you are a health care provider and you would like to access  specialized UDVC training please call 801-521-5544.  

Medical & Clinical Information

CDC Intimate Partner Violence

Utah Department of Health Violence and Injury Prevention Program

Utah Department of Health, Violence and Injury Prevention Program, Emergency Department Survey on Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence

American Academy of Family Physicians; Case Studies in Partner Violence

National Institute of Justice, Documenting Domestic Violence: How health care providers can help victims

NASW (National Association of Social Workers) Home Page

American Academy of Family Physicians; Case Studies in Partner Violence

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Women's Health Statistics