Traumatic Brain Injury and Domestic Violence

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Overview of the issue

If your work setting brings you into contact with people who have experienced either a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or domestic violence, you need to understand how these two problems intersect. Domestic violence is a common cause of brain injury, particularly in women, who constitute the vast majority of victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner.

The Intersection of Brain Injury and Domestic Violence

Information for Brain Injury Service Providers

• Screening for victimization
• The screening process
• When abuse is disclosed
• Strategies for TBI Service Providers
• Domestic violence services

Information for Domestic Violence Service Providers

• What is Traumatic Brain Injury?
• Difficulties caused by TBI
• Screening for TBI
• Working with abused women with TBI
• Victims with brain injuries in shelter
• Safety planning
• Advocacy
• Resources
• For further information

For further information

Contact: specialprojects@opdv.state.ny.us