1. speaker’s notes
“Making the Connection: Domestic Violence and Public Health, An Evidence-Based Training Tool” provides an overview of the impact of domestic violence on public health.
This curriculum has been designed for people working in public health including local health departments, program managers, health policy makers, and educators as well as people working in the field of domestic violence.
The goal of the curriculum is to connect domestic violence and the health issues faced daily and provide strategies to respond. This is not designed to be a comprehensive skill-based curriculum. References for skill-based curriculum are provided in the resource section.
The primary objectives of this curriculum are:
To increase awareness of domestic violence as a leading public health issue
To identify research and resources that will help public health professionals to make the connection between domestic violence and public health programs
To explore strategies that integrate prevention, screening, and intervention for domestic violence into daily public health practices
The field of public health is so broad and the impact of domestic violence is so far-reaching that it is not possible to address all areas of the public health field or provide an in-depth review of the topics covered.
References and a bibliography are provided to encourage furthur exploration curriculum to engage public health leaders and workers to see the connection between abuse and public health issues.

2. speaker’s notes
This curriculum is organized by topics that highlight different program areas and issues in public health including:
Overview and Epidemiology
Women’s Health
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Family Planning
Sexually Transmitted Infections & HIV
Perinatal Programs
Breastfeeding and Nutritional Supplements
Child and Adolescent Health
Injury and Violence Prevention
We encourage you to review the entire curriculum and then select the sections that are most relevant to your audience. Due to the overlap between public health issues, you may find useful information throughout the curriculum.

3. speaker’s notes
Citations for publications are provided in the slides and full references can be found in the bibliography section.
It is important to note that references studies vary significantly in terms of quality, methodology, and relevance to other populations. There are many gaps in the research and new studies are being released daily.
New research continues to broaden our understanding of the interface between domestic violence and public health.
The content of the slides in this curriculum cannot be altered but we encourage you to add your own slides and any new information to craft a curriculum best suited to your local training needs. Two slide templates are available on the CD to help you with this.

4. speaker’s notes
Any adaptation or reprinting of this publication must be accompanied by the following acknowledgement:
The Family Violence Prevention Fund
383 Rhode Island Street, Suite 304, San Francisco, CA
(415) , TTY:(800)
Octocber, 2004

5. speaker’s notes
The National Health Resource Center is a project of the Family Violence Prevention Fund and is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services.

6. speaker’s notes
Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day (HCADV Day) is a nationally recognized awareness-raising day that takes place annually on the second Wednesday of October. Sponsored by the Family Violence Prevention Fund, HCADV Day aims to reach members of the healthcare community and educate them about the critical importance of assessing for domestic violence, as well as the long term health implications of domestic violence and lifetime exposure to violence. Established in 1999, Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day has proven to be an effective strategy to help leverage public health efforts around domestic violence by using the Day to launch programs, studies and initiatives; encourage new efforts at hospitals and clinics; raise awareness in local papers and newsletters; and collaborate with local domestic violence agencies to strengthen alliances. An Organizing Packet is available on online, and in hard copy from the FVPF providing strategies for participation at various levels in multi-disciplinary settings.