The Ohio Domestic Violence Health Care Coalition (ODVHCC), formerly the National Standards Campaign, is an initiative of ODVN. The ODVHCC was developed to identify the efficacy of the current medical response to victims of domestic violence in the state of Ohio and identify areas that need improvement. The ODVHCC is made up of individuals from various fields such as physicians, nurses, social workers, domestic violence and public health advocates who have a deep concern about the lack of education health care providers receive related to working with victims of domestic violence.

• The Ohio Domestic Violence Health Care Protocol: Standards of Care, a comprehensive resource for healthcare providers to address the needs of patients experiencing domestic violence. To download a copy of the document in PDF form Click Here. If you would like this resource in another format or in hard copy please contact us at 800-934-9840 or 614-781-9651, ext. 224.

• “From Assessment to Testimony: A Clinical Response to Domestic Violence,” an 8-hour training to prepare health care providers how to effectively testify in court.

• A collaborative project between ODVN and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) to provide nine regional trainings for ODH funded clinics.

In addition to the work of the ODVHCC, ODVN currently provides a 3-hour training for health care providers titled “A Health Care Provider’s Guide to Domestic Violence” as part of the ODVN Training Institute. The training features a discussion about the dynamics of domestic violence, effective assessment of patients, documentation, safety planning and identifying local resources. For more information on this training Click Here.

The ODVHCC is gearing up for new projects focused on making connections with allied professionals. For information on requesting speakers from the ODVHCC or resources for health care providers please contact ODVN at 800-934-9840 or check out the links below.

Health Care Resources:

• Health Care Screening Pocket Cards (free while supplies last)
• ODVN Tri-fold Safety Plans available for $7.00/100 in English and Spanish
• A Partner for Peaceful Relationships (car and window clings)
• Elder Abuse Envelope Seals (currently out of stock)
• Ohio Domestic Violence Health Care Protocol: Standards of Care available in pdf Click Here.
• ODVN awareness brochures:
  • Criminal Law and Domestic Violence *English/*Spanish
  • What You Should Know About Stalking  *English/*Spanish
  • How a Civil Protection Order can Help You *English/*Spanish
  • A Guide for Family and Friends  *English/*Spanish
  • ODVN business brochure with attached shelter list

• ODVN Clearinghouse Video and Reading List for Health Care Providers- Click Here to view in PDF, Click Here to access in text form.
• Health Care Articles Bibliography List- Click Here to view in PDF, Click Here to access in text form.
• Tips for Health Care Providers – Guiding Principles- for PDF Click Here, for text Click Here.
• Recent statistics on domestic violence and health care- for PDF Click Here for text Click Here.
• Domestic Violence Awareness materials are available at the following web-site links:
  • www.endabuse.org (working with culturally diverse populations)
  • www.volcanopress.com (sold in a series)
  • PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence

     

National Resource Organizations Numbers:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline (24-Hour) 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Interpreters available.
• National Resource Center on Domestic Violence 1-800-537-2238

National Resourse Organizations Web Site Links:

• Family Violence Prevention Fund

• National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

• Online Resource Guide on Human Trafficking for Health Care Providers

• Training Program on Family Violence Intervention for Dental Professionals