Maryland Health Care Coalition Against Domestic Violence

The Coalition has supported various hospital-based intervention programs, including the Center for Hope Abuse and Assault Response Team (CHAART), Carroll Hospital Center's new survivor advocacy initiative. CHAART will complement existing LifeBridge Health/Center for Hope violence response programs at Sinai Hospital, Northwest Hospital, Grace Medical Center, and the Carroll SAFE Program. Colleen Moore, CHAART Manager and current Coalition President, is developing a responsive and compassionate approach for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, elder abuse, and community violence. Take a look at the full announcement on the Coalition's website:  https://lnkd.in/eX8E98-k"

Introducing one of our incredible panelists, S. Michelle Ogunwole, MD, PhD, for the upcoming film screening and panel discussion of "Aftershock," scheduled for October 24th! Dr. Ogunwole is a health disparities researcher, social epidemiologist and General Internal Medicine physician specializing in the care of women with chronic medical conditions. She has advanced training in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Science. She currently practices at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.  Her research is focused on racial disparities in maternal health outcomes among African American women. Go to our website to secure your ticket: https://lnkd.in/dBafpQX2 

Are you hoping to enhance your agency’s approach to intimate partner violence? The Maryland Health Care Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides both virtual and in-person training sessions for healthcare providers and allied professionals. Our comprehensive presentations cover best practices in responding to abuse, and delve into critical topics such as pregnancy, strangulation, and traumatic brain injury related to intimate partner violence. All trainings are FREE and offer Category I Social Work CEUs. Visit our website today to schedule a session for November or December! https://lnkd.in/d9FtMHU #intimatepartnerviolence #continuededucation #healthcareprofessionals

"Following the deaths of two young African American women in New York City due to childbirth complications, two bereaved families galvanized activists, birth workers, and physicians to reckon with one of the most pressing American crisis today: the US maternal health crisis." Join the Coalition and the Center for a Healthy Maryland for a film-screening of "Aftershock," followed by a panel discussion on the maternal health crisis and its link to intimate partner violence. Go to our website to get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/dBafpQX2

We are thrilled to announce that Coalition Steering Committee Member Penny Green has been appointed as the new Deputy Director of Community Violence Intervention Programs at the Center for Hope! Penny previously served as the Manager of the Hospital Violence Response Program at Sinai Hospital for several years, where she gained extensive expertise and demonstrated a deep passion for addressing intimate partner violence (IPV) in the medical setting. Her dedication and leadership have made a significant impact, and we are excited to see her bring her invaluable experience to this new role. To see the full list of Coalition Steering Committee Members, check out the "Who We Are," page on our website: https://lnkd.in/ed6i6aUu

"When Black mothers die there's a ripple effect, we call it aftershock." Join us on October 24th, in partnership with the Center for a Healthy Maryland, for an in-person film screening of "Aftershock," followed by a panel discussion at MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society. Go to our website to learn more about the event and to get your ticket: https://lnkd.in/dBafpQX2

Please join the Coalition in congratulating Elizabeth Blumenfeld, LCSW-C, on her new position as Manager of the Domestic Violence (DOVE) Program at Northwest Hospital, a part of the Center for Hope. Elizabeth has worked at DOVE for 8 years, as a therapist and Clinical Coordinator, directly helping victims and survivors of domestic violence, and providing consultation to the DOVE Advocates and Therapists. Her years of experience and deep understanding of the program and clients makes her an ideal Program Manager for DOVE. For more information about DOVE and the other hospital-based domestic violence programs in the Coalition's network, go to our website: https://lnkd.in/dhkBgg_m

In a report released from the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy just last month, 12.2% of Maryland victims reported that the hospital, and 16% reported that a doctor or a therapist was the first point-of-contact for survivors seeking help. These reports to health care professionals are second only to reports to law enforcement. By being prepared for disclosures of abuse, health care providers have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of intimate partner violence victims. Go to our website at www.healthanddv.org to learn how to respond proactively to abuse and view the full report from the Governor's Office here: https://lnkd.in/exgdE7xe

We are excited to share that registration for the Coalition's Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Film Screening is live! In partnership with the Center for a Healthy Maryland, the Coalition will be showing the documentary, "Aftershock," followed by a panel discussion on the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity for Black Women in the US, racism within the healthcare system, and the link to intimate partner violence. The event will be held in-person this year, for the first time in five years, at MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society. Scan the QR code or head to our website to get your ticket: https://lnkd.in/dBafpQX2

We have listed another new job opportunity from one of our member programs on our website. Take a look to see if you or someone you know may be interested in applying to become a Domestic Violence Advocate! https://lnkd.in/eq4wSEEK #jobsearch #intimatepartnerviolence #domesticviolenceawareness