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Acts of oppression are initiated by oppressive individuals, groups, communities of folx, and structures who exploit and fail to recognize others as individuals. 😡 🤬 👿 Racism. Domestic Violence. Intimate Partner Violence. Family Violence. Community Violence. Gun Violence. Each one of these public health issues are oppressive in their praxis. #HealthForAll #SocialJustice ✊ They are dominating acts driven by the desire to instill fear and exert coercive control and, novel idea, should be addressed as parts of a whole. #StopTheViolence #EndCoercion #SpeakUp #StopOppression #OppressioninALLforms #StandUpForHumanRights. ✊🏾 In 2018, Violence was declared a Public Health Crisis. https://lnkd.in/gpcZWyAk In 2023, Racism was declared a Public Health Crisis. https://lnkd.in/gQi8tkWa Yesterday, Gun Violence was declared a Public Health Crisis. https://lnkd.in/gmZxKyWT

Finally. Now let’s get to work on solutions to reducing gun violence such as the Group Violence Intervention strategy 

https://lnkd.in/gFcQHXYs PART 2 OF 4: Listening to Your Patient Hear first-hand accounts of what resonates with patients – and what doesn’t – following a domestic violence disclosure in a healthcare setting. Survivors share that they want healthcare providers to show them kindness, care, and respect after making a domestic violence situation known. For more information or support, contact the National DV Hotline 1-800-799-7233 www.thehotline.org The prevalence of domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, in the US is staggering; annually, more than 10 million people are abused by an intimate partner and it is estimated that over 15.5 million children are exposed annually to adult domestic violence at home. #EndDomesticViolence #Implement Intimate Partner Violence Screening Tools in Healthcare Settings #Train Healthcare Providers to practice Trauma Informed care without biases #Cultivate cultures that focus on education regarding IPV #Collaborate with community stakeholders that provide services to those experiencing IPV

"As we have come to understand that violence is preventable, it is up to all of us—researchers, advocates, and policymakers alike—to act". — Gregory Jackson Jr., Deputy Director, White House Office of Gun Violence Protection, and Kyle Fischer, Policy Director, The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention. Explore their collaborative paper, Community Violence Intervention as a Strategy for Reducing Gun Violence,” featured in a recent report by the Health Strategy Group at The Aspen Institute.     This latest report outlines five significant ideas for reducing the health harms of firearm injury. Dive deeper into the public health perspective on combating this epidemic:  https://bit.ly/3urDp7U  #AspenHealthStrategy #gunviolence #healthcare #mentalhealth 

Bukola's story is a reminder that people can, and often are, experiencing more than one type of violence at the same time. At CommonSpirit, we implemented a systemwide Abuse, Neglect, and Violence policy to ensure that our facilities are adopting procedures that equip providers and staff to identify and respond to patients who may be experiencing any type of violence, including, but not limited to, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month; please share Bukola's story with your team of health professionals and allies. https://lnkd.in/gFkin7Qv

In one study, 47% of domestic violence victims reported being “choked,” and another study showed 68% of victims in a shelter had been strangled at least once. Take a look at our Professional Guidance Sheet on Intimate Partner Violence and Strangulation to learn more about the prevalence of this issue, how it impacts health, and strategies to assist patients who have experienced this type of assault. https://lnkd.in/evWri7Se #DVAM2023 #Intimatepartnerviolence #HealthandSafetyForAll

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Healthcare settings provide vital opportunities for domestic violence survivors to encounter information about services and receive help. In this video series from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Lutheran Settlement House, three domestic violence survivors share their experiences and what healthcare providers should know about identifying and supporting victims of domestic violence. #EndDomesticViolence #Implement Intimate Partner Violence Screening Tools in Healthcare Settings #Train Healthcare Providers to practice Trauma Informed care without biases #Cultivate cultures that focus on education regarding IPV #Collaborate with community stakeholders that provide services to those experiencing IPV PART 1 OF 4: The Screening Experience https://lnkd.in/gJRtZP86

It's #DomesticViolenceAwareness month and more times than not, healthcare providers find themselves overwhelmed by the burden and threat that intimate partner violence (IPV) has on their patients and family. IPV impacts 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in their lifetime. This includes physical violence, sexual violence and stalking by a current or former intimate partner. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, more than 10 millions people are abused by an intimate partner annually. It's also estimated that over 15.5 million children are exposed annually to adult domestic violence at home. This is why IPV screenings are important. Interventions through screenings help improve the health and safety of victims. In the video below, domestic violence survivors share their interactions with healthcare providers - what was done well and what could have been done differently. Healthcare workers are on the frontline of patient advocacy. Together with compassion and understanding, we can make a difference in the lives of others. Thank you, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute for advocating for these victims and bringing light to this issue. #SharedHarvest #Heartwork #DomesticViolence #Medicine #Healthcare #PatientAdvocacy https://lnkd.in/gbuYW7WN

Human trafficking victims often visit health care centers, but their situation may go unnoticed. Online MPH Associate Professor Mellissa Withers and Brittany Blevins, an MPH student at USC, shed light on the role health care providers can play in identifying and assisting victims in this article. Join us on #WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons in raising awareness and combating human trafficking. https://lnkd.in/gCNMPydE

Human trafficking is preventable by building individual, community, and societal understanding and resilience, reducing social inequities, and addressing social determinants of health. If you or someone you know needs help, please go to our violence prevention page: https://bit.ly/YWCA-VP #NationalHumanTraffickingPreventionMonth #HumanTraffickingAwareness