Women veterans and IPV: Towards promotion of community-VA partnerships

Gerber, Megan R.

Saturday, March 31, 2012: 9:50 AM-11:10 AM

Pacific J (San Francisco Marriott Marquis)

Speakers:
Megan R. Gerber, MD, MPH, VA Boston Healthcare System
Arlene Bradley, MD, FACP, VA Roseburg Healthcare System

Authors:
Carolyn Mason Wholley, LICSW, VA Boston Healthcare System
Katherine M. Iverson, PhD, VA Boston Healthcare System

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Presentation Format:
Innovative/Promising Practice Program Report

Learning Objectives:

Analyze the basic demographics, era of service and patterns of health care use of women veterans
Explore existing knowledge about women veterans and intimate partner violence
Identify and be able to access VA resources for violence-exposed women veterans, including social service and evidence based mental health interventions to enable community partnership and referral

Description:
This multidisciplinary presentation will feature practicing VA program staff from the fields of psychology, social work and the medical staff who will discuss the challenges facing women veterans and VA resources and evidence based treatment for survivors of IPV.