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Establishing a VIP Programme
Contents
1. Why should health services respond to victims of family violence?
Health consequences of violence
Ministry of Health requirements
Ethical Considerations
2. What can health services do to respond to victims of family violence?
Implement the MoH Family Violence Intervention guidelines (FVIG) by:
Gaining management mandate
Setting up a steering group to implement the FVIG
Communicating with staff
Passing clinical policy
Collaborating with community agencies
Supporting staff to implement the FVIG - Offering staff training
Supporting staff to implement the FVIG - Providing resources pamphlets posters
Supporting staff to implement the FVIG - Offering staff supervision and support
3. How do you know if the intervention is helpful?
Evidence for the intervention
Evaluation and Audit
Page last updated: 1 August 2007
Part One: Why should health service respond to victims of family violence?
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