The U.S. preventive Services Task force, along with the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Institute of Medicine, recommends screening women of childbearing age for IPV.
Download a comprehensive list of IPV screening tools from the Centers for Disease Control.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224.
Love is Respect National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
Call 1-866-331-9474 or TTY 1-866-331-8453
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network's (RAINN) National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Resources for Violence Prevention and Healing
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