Routine Screening for Domestic Violence Program - Snapshot report 3 and 4

Summary

Domestic violence is a significant public health issue, affecting the physical, psycological and social health of women and children. Routine screening of women for domestic violence is prevention and early intervention strategy that forms part of the assessment of women clients in antenatal, early childhood health, alcohol and other drugs and mental health services. This report documents two one month snapshots of routine screening in November 2005 and November 2006. It repeats the snapshots of the same month in 2003 and 2004. The report provides valuable information for NSW Health regarding the level and outcomes of screening.

File link: Routine Screening for Domestic Violence Program
File size: 1508Kb
Type: Background Paper
Date of Publication: 01 November 2007
SHPN: 070202
ISBN: 9781741872132

This background paper has been split into 3 small files to accommodate slow download capabilities.

• Introduction - PDF [662Kb]
• Results - PDF [332Kb]
• Key Issues in Snapshot 3 & 4 - PDF [565Kb]