Raising Awareness for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

A series of Facebook Live events are set for every Friday at 2 p.m.  in October. We hope you’ll join us on our Facebook page as we emphasize building healthy and strong relationships, free of IPV.

Below is the schedule and topics for the FB Live events:

October 7- IPV Overview

• How relationships can impact your health
• Healthy relationships vs. unhealthy vs. abusive
• What is IPV? Types of IPV
• Who is at risk?
• What does VA offer?

October 14 - Services for people experiencing violence

• Services offered for Veterans, partners and employees
• Overview of services including screening, safety planning and resource referral
• Discussion of screening with two nurses who conduct screening
• Discussion of next steps after screening or identification
• Patient- centered safety planning
• Introduction of support group
• How to reach the IPV Assistance Program

October 21 - Services for people using violence

• Strength at Home group
• Discussion of group philosophy and content
• Who is the group for and how to get referred
• Strength at Home couples- group overview

October 28 - Safety

• What are risk factors to be aware of?
• Safety planning overview
• Leaving vs. staying
• Technology safety
• Stalking
• Other factors to consider when safety planning