It is essential that all health care professionals on every level learn about domestic violence and how to screen patients for abuse. Health care accreditation agencies are now requiring units on domestic violence. For most of us, a home and safety are synonymous. For the one person out of four who is abused by her or his intimate partner, a home may never be safe.
Domestic violence is an epidemic of major proportions.
It is important to catch their attention. A SAFE HOME , a short, six-minute video, will do just that. This is a sensible and sensitive high-impact viewing experience. A SAFE HOME is the perfect vehicle to motivate health professionals to take the time to learn more about domestic violence. It is an excellent way to open or to close a class or an in-service session on the subject and compelling introduction for students in all health care professions.