The Pandora Project, a program of the Trauma Foundation located at San Francisco General Hospital is dedicated to addressing the Pandora Effect, the long term medical consequences of violence. The mission of the Pandora Project is to improve the health and medical care of victims of violence through educating providers and survivors of violence, stimulating research and promoting preventive action through media advocacy and health policy.   Our Online Library: Medical Counseling Center for Sexual Assault in Taiwan This note provides a link to the website for MCCSAT The International Trauma Studies program at New York University The ITSP-NYU, committed to the understanding, prevention, and treatment of trauma, offers two certificate programs to professionals working with traumatized populations. Women with Traumatic Brain Injuries Due to Domestic Violence Clinical experience suggests that some women experience cumulative effects of multiple, mild brain injuries due to domestic violence. Summary of article on HIV Infection and Sexual Assault. This synopsis of a newsletter article focuses on the risks associated with HIV infection for victims of sexual assault. Healthcare consequences of violence and health policy "Ignoring the violence": healthcare policy recommendations for the prevention of community violence re-victimization. Addressing the Health Consequences of Domestic Violence Incorporating violence prevention into medical practice by diagnosing and treating the healthcare consequences of intimate partner violence. BATTERED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN:LESSONS ... Law review article on domestic violence. McLean Researchers Document Brain Damage Linked to Child Abuse and Neglect The first comprehensive review about the multiple ways in which abuse can damage the developing brain Domestic Violence and Mental Health: Model Collaborations This paper highlights collaborative initiatives, service models, and curricula from around the country. Data on Pregnant Victims and Effectiveness of Prevention Strategies are Limited GAO Report May 2002 Brain Injury Report The consequences are not so mild and often lead to deep and prolonged impairments of the brain. Hallie's Story: Profile of a Battered Woman Fictional story of a battered woman, written by a therapist, with therapeutic insights. Mandatory Reporting of Domestic Violence Injuries to the Police JAMA Report Routine Screening for Domestic Violence in Pediatric Practice Routine Screening for Domestic Violence in Pediatric Practice Female Genital Mutilation and Health Care Current Situation & Legal Status Recommendations to Improve the Health Care of Affected Women Taking Care of Dental Health For those who have been sexually abused, a trip to the dentist can be a frightening experience Getting Through Medical Examinations A Resource for Women Survivors of Abuse and Their Health Care Providers HIV and Sexual Violence Against Women Sexual violence & HIV are major social & health problems that can affect the lives of all women. The impact of violence on HIV prevention and health promotion In: Research for Sex Work 4, 2001 PTSD 101 for Journalists Introduce journalism students and working journalists to the definition of PTSD, its impact and significance. INTEGRATING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SCREENING INTO HIV COUNSELING, TESTING, REFERRAL AND PARTNER NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GUIDELINES The effect of domestic violence on pregnancy and labour This paper reviews current evidence from the medical, nursing, & midwifery literature, with a particular focus on clinical issues Compassion, Communication and Craniofacial Dental professionals are part of the prevention of unintentional and intentional injuries and are part of the treatment of craniofacial orodental injuries. Screening for domestic violence Identifying, assisting, and empowering adult victims of abuse VOL 108 / NO 2 / AUGUST 2000 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE CLINICAL FORENSIC NURSING A New Perspective in the Management of Crime Victims from Trauma to Trial Documenting wife abuse: a guide for physicians Information about the necessary, relevant and appropriate evidence to be collected and documented for both medical and legal purposes. Nursing Network on Violence Against Women, International The mission of NNVAWI is to eliminate violence through advancing nursing education, practice, research, and public policy. Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect With a Program of Nurse Home Visitation The presence of domestic violence may limit the effectiveness of interventions to reduce incidence of child abuse and neglect. Dentists and Family Violence The Role of the Dental Team in Recognition and Referral Treating Rape Survivors: Progress in the Treatment of Sexual Assault Survivors ... A report by Mark Green, Public Advocate for New York City Visits to Emergency Rooms Report on visits to emergency rooms by battered women. Responding to the Needs of Low-Income and Homeless Women Who Are Survivors of dv AMA study re extremely poor women survivors of interpersonal violence. Prevalence of Intimate Partner Abuse in Women Treated at Community Hospital Emergency Dept Study to determine the prevalence of intimate partner abuse among female patients presenting for treatment in community hospital EDs and describe their characteristics. Risks associated with HIV infection for victims of sexual assault. This CDC newsletter article focuses on the risks associated with HIV infection for victims of sexual assault. World Health Organization's Materials On Domestic Violence This note provides material from the World Health Organization about domestic violence. House Resolution re gynecology & domestic violence H. RES. 164 House Resolution re allowing women direct access to obstetrician-gynecologists in order to identify victims of domestic violence.