DSV advocate partners have implemented routine health assessments and universal education in the advocacy setting. Sites have used health advocates to strengthen capacity for identifying survivor health needs, facilitate linkages to medical home, increase healthcare utilization and promote wellness.
DSV advocate partners are promoting survivor health and expediting access by embedding health education and addressing reproductive coercion into ongoing support services.
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[vc_empty_space height=”20px”]“In addition to deepening our collaboration I would say that the project really helped my organization to implement and emphasize trauma-informed care.”
—Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocate
- 95% of DSV advocates educate survivors on the health impacts of DSV
- Over 75% of DSV advocates participate in booster trainings on health assessment and intervention for survivors
- Almost half of DSV advocate partners now have scripts to respond when medical concerns are disclosed