Experiences of domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) can lead to brain injuries from strangulation, suffocation, blows to the head and neck, and being shaken violently.
Despite the strong link between DFSV and brain injuries, there remains limited information to support women who have a brain injury resulting from violence.
Women’s Health NSW has developed a practitioner guide to support service providers to contextualise medical information about brain injuries for women living in violent and stressful domestic settings.
Check out the guide here.
For referral support or consultation about a patient impacted by domestic and family violence, sexual violence or child sexual abuse, contact the DFSV Assist Navigators.
Phone: 1800 719 801
Email: SLHD-DFSVassist@health.nsw.gov.au
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