Citation

Murray CE, Lundgren K, Olson LN, Hunnicutt G. Trauma Violence Abuse 2015; 17(3): 298-305.

Affiliation

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1524838015584364

PMID

25951838

Abstract

There is growing recognition of the risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI) among victims and survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). A wide range of physically abusive behaviors may lead to injuries to the head or neck and place an individual at risk for a TBI. The purpose of this article is to consolidate current research and present practical guidelines for professionals, who are not brain injury specialists, but work with clients who may have sustained a TBI in the context of IPV. Recommendations are provided for TBI risk screening, making appropriate referrals, and providing services in light of a potential TBI.

Language: en