Domestic Violence

Credits

AuthorJeannette Curtis
EditorSusan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate EditorTracy Landauer
Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam M. Green, MD
- Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerBrigid McCaw, MD, MS, MPH, FACP
- Family Violence Prevention
Last UpdatedMarch 20, 2008

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Author: Jeannette CurtisLast Updated: March 20, 2008
Medical Review: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Brigid McCaw, MD, MS, MPH, FACP - Family Violence Prevention

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Topic Contents
 Topic Overview
 Frequently Asked Questions
 Signs of Domestic Violence
 What Increases Your Risk
 Harmful Effects of Domestic Violence
 Why Victims Stay
 How to Help
 Developing a Safety Plan
 Legal Protection from Abuse
 Teen Relationship Abuse
 Other Places To Get Help
 Related Information
 References
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