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January 2012
Working with Victims with Brain Injuries in Domestic Violence Shelters
Publisher(s):Domestic violence victims who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may need help coping with the high levels of stress and stimulation that can be part of communal living. Because TBI affects different people differently, shelter residents will have different needs. Screening for TBI during shelter intake will help advocates identify ways to make the shelter more accessible and user-friendly.
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January 2012
Victims with Brain Injuries in Domestic Violence Support Groups
Publisher(s):This handout offers helpful tips for assisting a domestic violence victim who has a traumatic brain injury within a support group setting.
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February 2010
Understanding Life with a Brain Injury: The crossroads of Traumatic Brain Injury and Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This PowerPoint presentation offers information related to the prevalence of TBI and discuses the intersections between TBI and DV. Additionally, it provides specific tips including a screening tool, for DV advocates working with survivors with TBI.
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Safety Planning for Domestic Violence Victims Who Have Been Hit on the Head
Publisher(s):Its important to consider the possibility of a TBI in your safety planning, and to do what you can to protect yourself and prevent another injury. This handout provides information for victims of domestic violence to protect themselves from further injury and allow brain injuries to heal.