Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Family Violence Prevention Fund
Organization URL(s)
fund@fvpf.orgwww.fvpf.org/
Other Contact Information
383 Rhode Island Street
Suite 304
San Francisco,
CA 94103
415-252-8900 (Voice)
888-RXA-BUSE (Voice)
415-252-8991 (FAX)
Description
The Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence, a project of the Family Violence Prevention Fund, focuses on strengthening the health care response to domestic violence. The Center provides resources, training materials and technical assistance to health care professionals and others serving victims of domestic violence. The Health Resource Center also has program and information specialists available for technical assistance on how to develop successful training models and protocols. The Health Resource Center is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Print Resources
Available are a comprehensive resource manual for health care providers to develop appropriate responses specific to their disciplines and settings; multidisciplinary protocols emphasizing routine screening and identification of domestic violence; comprehensive information packets for various health specialties; a national network of experts available for public speaking, training and consultation; a biannual Health Alert newsletter examining health policy issues and their potential impact on service delivery. A publications list is available. Send request via e-mail to ordering@fvpf.org.