Health professionals are in an ideal position to prevent, detect and effectively intervene in situations of violence against women and children.
This three-day conference will educate health care providers on optimal ways to intervene, identify and screen for domestic violence among patients. A practical approach to helping victims of domestic violence will be emphasized, along with best practices and the introduction of new initiatives from Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region.
When: December 7–9, 2008
Where: Grand Hyatt Denver - Denver, Colorado
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Presented by
Jointly sponsored by
- University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education
- University of Colorado Denver College of Nursing
- University of Colorado Denver School of Dental Medicine
Who should attend
Physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, midwives, dentists, dental hygienists, pharmacists, physical therapists, health care administrators, health policy makers, behavioral and mental health providers, social workers, students of the health sciences, victims/survivors and advocates for victims of domestic violence.
Why should you attend
Incidences of domestic violence result in nearly 2 million injuries and 1,300 deaths annually in the United States (CDC, 2003).
Interpersonal violence is a major public health issue. Thirty-seven percent of all women who sought care in hospital emergency rooms for violence-related injuries were injured by a current or former spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend (US Department of Justice, 1997).
Medical expenses associated with domestic and interpersonal violence are estimated to cost the nation between $5 and $10 billion annually (AMA, 1992).
Interpersonal violence frequently results in significant psychological harm, including depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances and substance abuse (Sabina, 2006).
Conference Objective
Upon leaving the Colorado Regional Conference on the Health Care Response to Domestic Violence attendees will be able to:
· Accurately assess the need for domestic violence services among patients in different health care settings.
· Effectively identify, screen, and treat cases of domestic violence among patients.
· Achieve a deeper understanding of the need for education and positive change in the health care industry surrounding the issue of domestic violence.
· Demonstrate awareness of the most current research and practices regarding the health care response to domestic violence.
*Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please indicate if you have a need for auxiliary aids or special assistance services.
Accommodations
The Colorado Regional Conference on the Health Care Response Domestic Violence is being held at
The Grand Hyatt Denver
1750 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-295-1234, Fax: 303-292-2472
Conference participants are eligible for a special room rate of $159/night, plus applicable taxes and fees, single or double occupancy. You must book your room by November 7, 2008 to receive this special rate.
To book online go to: http://granddenver.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp.
Reference group/corporate #: G-UCDS.
This conference is made possible by generous support from
- Kaiser Permanente
- Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado
- U.S. Department of Health and Hyman Services, Region VIII, Office on Women's Health*
Questions?
Contact the Center on Domestic Violence at cdv@ucdenver.edu or 303-315-2489.
* The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators at HHS-sponsored conferences do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.