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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Main Authors: Elvey, R. (Author), Mason, T. (Author), Whittaker, W. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central Ltd 2022
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