[Implementing a pluridisciplinary network of intimate partner violence prevention]

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Psychology
• Social Work

Background:

• Domestic violence victims face significant mental and physical health risks.
• Existing intervention and treatment programs for domestic violence have shown limited success.
• There is a need for improved strategies to support victims of intimate partner violence.

Purpose of the Study:

• To implement a network aimed at enhancing knowledge and professional practices for domestic violence victims.
• To improve the continuity and quality of health and social care services, including screening, assessment, and intervention.
• To demonstrate how a network approach can overcome limitations of traditional care models.

Main Methods:

• Development and implementation of a multidisciplinary network for domestic violence victims.
• Specific methodology for assessing the victim's overall situation.
• Illustrative interventions focusing on victim empowerment, child development, and sexual assault care.

Main Results:

• The network facilitates improved post-immediate psychological care (psychological debriefing) for intimate partner violence survivors.
• Preventive measures and targeted interventions are proposed to mitigate the impact of domestic violence on child development.
• Enhanced screening and specialized gynecologic and psychological care are provided for sexual assault victims.

Conclusions:

• The network model fosters knowledge pooling and multidisciplinary practices, exceeding the limits of usual care.
• Establishing common intervention models and professional links is crucial for addressing complex issues.
• Continuous evaluation of professional practices and ethical considerations is necessary to tailor care to victims' complex needs.