A hospital-based independent domestic violence advisor service: demand and response during the Covid-19 pandemic
Background and aim: Recent UK policy has focussed on improving support for victims of domestic violence and abuse (DVA), in healthcare settings. DVA victims attending hospital are often at highest risk of harm, yet DVA support in hospitals has been inadequate. A targeted service supporting high risk...
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BioMed Central Ltd
2022
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