According to Futures Without Violence, in addition to the immediate trauma caused by abuse, domestic violence contributes to a number of chronic health problems, including depression, alcohol and substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV/AIDS, and often limits the ability of women to manage other chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension.

To enhance healthcare systems response to domestic violence, LCADV has training options to train healthcare providers, domestic violence service providers, HIV/AIDS advocates, and social workers on domestic violence against pregnant women and new mothers and the intersection of domestic violence and HIV/AIDS. LCADV also participates in the Louisiana Department of Health’s Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review Panel.

Healthcare Trainings Available

SAFE MOTHERS, HEALTHY BABIES: BEST PRACTICES FOR ADDRESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN A HEALTHCARE SETTING

Standard Length: 3 hours
Ideal for: Healthcare providers, domestic violence service providers

-Prevalence and dynamics of domestic violence in the context of pregnancy
-Best practices for domestic violence screening in a healthcare setting
-Practical tips for implementation of domestic violence screening
-Partnerships between healthcare and advocacy systems
-Resources for patients experiencing domestic violence

 

SAFE AND POSITIVE: THE INTERSECTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HIV/AIDS

Standard Length: 3 hours
Ideal for: Healthcare providers, domestic violence service providers

-Advanced Domestic Violence Dynamics
-Cutting edge data on HIV transmission, progression, and prevention
-Intersection of Domestic Violence with HIV/AIDS
-Impact of socioeconomic disparities on the well-being of HIV/AIDS and domestic violence survivors.
-Promising practices to enhance safety for survivors of domestic violence and HIV/AIDS
-Collaborative advocacy efforts