Episode Details

Disclaimer: This episode contains a discussion on domestic violence, which can also be known as intimate partner violence or narcissistic abuse, strangulation, homicide, stalking, sexual assault, etc. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode of Nurse Converse, Forensic Nurse Examiner Leah Helmbrecht explores the complex and pervasive issue of domestic violence, offering crucial insights for healthcare professionals. Listeners will learn about the different forms of abuse—physical, emotional, financial, sexual, and psychological—and the cyclical nature of violence that traps many victims. Leah emphasizes the essential role healthcare workers play in recognizing signs of abuse, supporting victims, and offering vital resources. With compassion and sensitivity, healthcare providers can help break the cycle of violence and make a lasting impact on patient care and safety.

>>Forensic Nursing Insights: How To Identify and Help Domestic Violence Victims

If you or someone you know is in a domestic violence relationship, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text the word START to 88788.

Jump Ahead to Listen:
[01:11] Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
[06:10] Importance of caring for victims.
[10:06] Stalking: homicide in slow motion.
[12:37] Domestic violence and homicide risks.
[17:42] Believing domestic violence survivors.
[20:43] Domestic violence advocacy resources.
[25:29] Cycle of violence explained.
[28:00] Cognitive dissonance in abuse.

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