Keywords

abuse, domestic violence, intimate partner homicide, intimate partner violence (IPV), partner abuse, screening, safety planning

 

Authors

  1. Alhusen, Jeanne PhD, CRNP, RN, FAAN
  2. McDonald, Maria MSN, FNP-C
  3. Emery, Bethany MSN, RN, CLC

Abstract

Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. NPs are ideally positioned to screen for and intervene in IPV, thereby mitigating the health risks IPV carries for women, infants, and young children. Safety planning and appropriate referrals to community-based resources are critical components of addressing IPV.