Healthcare Can Change From Within: A Sustainable Model for Intimate Partner Violence

Improving health of women in Wisconsin by strengthening intimate partner violence (IPV) prevention

Full Project Name:Healthcare Can Change From Within: A Sustainable Model for Intimate Partner ViolencePrimary Community Organization:The Women's Center, Inc.Primary Academic Partner:Bruce Ambuel, PhD, MedicineAward Amount:$449,999

Award Date

June2005

Project Duration:36 months

Project Description Narrative:

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a social and medical health issue significantly impacting the physical and emotional well-being of the victims of violence. For women in Wisconsin, IPV is the most common cause of intentional injury.

This project will develop, implement, and evaluate an innovative training program to help primary care medical clinics and emergency departments to engage with sustainable intervention for IVP.

Community partners: All Saints Healthcare, Sojourner Truth House