All Records Tagged: Domestic Violence and Oral Health

Futures Without Violence
100 Montgomery Street, The Presidio
San Francisco, CA 94129-1718

Telephone: (415) 678-5500
Fax: (415) 529-2930
E-mail: info@futureswithoutviolence.org
Website: http://futureswithoutviolence.org
Available at no charge.

This DVD is designed to help dentists and dental students recognize and respond to domestic violence. Contents include a case study demonstrating how to conduct the ask, validate, document, and refer (AVDR) intervention, which is a four-step intervention that oral health professionals can use as part of a response to domestic violence. The folder for dental schools includes an instructional plan, which explains how to use the other documents included on the DVD. The folder for dentists contains a downloadable document titled "Training Your Staff," which explains how to use the tutorial in a small group, practice the AVDR steps, and assign follow-up tasks such as creating or updating a list of local resources.

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Keywords: Domestic violence, Oral health, Curricula, Intervention, Resources for professionals, Audiovisual materials, DVDs

Futures Without Violence
100 Montgomery Street, The Presidio
San Francisco, CA 94129-1718

Telephone: (415) 678-5500
Fax: (415) 529-2930
E-mail: info@futureswithoutviolence.org
Website: http://futureswithoutviolence.org
Available from the website.

This report presents best practices to raise awareness, improve clinical responses, and strengthen community partnerships in support of the health and safety of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Indian Country, Arizona. The best practices are a compilation of stories and strategies implemented at hospitals and clinics that piloted the Family Violence Prevention Fund Project in Indian Country. Topics include why there is violence against Native American women, a history of health care domestic violence reform in Indian Country, domestic violence as a health care issue, and how to create a domestic violence response.

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Keywords: Domestic violence, American Indians, Families, Prevention, Communities, Safety, Health care, Women's health, Arizona

Futures Without Violence
100 Montgomery Street, The Presidio
San Francisco, CA 94129-1718

Telephone: (415) 678-5500
Fax: (415) 529-2930
E-mail: info@futureswithoutviolence.org
Website: http://futureswithoutviolence.org
Available from the website.

This compendium summarizes state laws, regulations, and other activities relevant to addressing domestic violence (DV) in health care settings. Topics include DV fatality review, mandatory reporting of DV to law enforcement by health professionals, insurance discrimination against victims of DV, health care protocols addressing DV, screening for DV by health professionals, and training on DV for health professionals. Information on state public health programs and funding opportunities is also provided.

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Keywords: Domestic violence, Legislation, Regulations, Public policy, Health care, Legal responsibility, Fatality review, Medical condition reporting, Protocols, Screening, State initiatives

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60611-2637

Telephone: (312) 337-2169
Fax: (312) 337-6329
Website: http://www.aapd.org
Available from the website.

This resource comprises definitions, policies, and clinical guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). New or recently revised topics include medically necessary care; oral health care programs for infants, children, and adolescents in a dental home; workforce issues and delivery of oral health care services in a dental home; oral health in child care centers; early childhood caries; intraoral and perioral piercing and oral jewelry/accessories; third-party reimbursement of medical fees related to sedation/general anesthesia and dental sealants; transitioning from a pediatric-centered to an adult-centered dental home for individuals with special health care needs; caries risk assessment and management; perinatal oral health care; and infant oral health care.

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Keywords: Oral health, Perinatal health, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Dental care, Pediatric dentistry, Guidelines, Health policy, Professional societies

University of Washington School of Dentistry, Continuing Dental Education
P.O. Box 357137
Seattle, WA 98795-7137

Telephone: (206) 543-5448
Secondary Telephone: (866) 791-1278
Fax: (206) 543-6465
E-mail: cde@dental.washington.edu
Website: http://dental.washington.edu/cde/current-course-listings.html
Available from the website.

This fact sheet aids oral health professionals in Washington state in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect in children. It describes physical signs to look for and provides questions to ask the child's parent or caregiver and possible patterns in answers. Resources for reporting suspected cases are provided. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Child abuse, Child neglect, Maltreated children, Injuries, Resources for professionals, Washington, Oral health, Children

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This brochure provides a checklist and color photographs of possible general and intraoral signs of child abuse and neglect that might be observed by oral health professionals. Instructions on reporting suspected neglect and abuse are also provided, including information to have available when making such a report and information to be placed in the patient's record.

Keywords: Oral health, Child abuse, Child neglect, Dentists, Dental hygienists, Records

Futures Without Violence
100 Montgomery Street, The Presidio
San Francisco, CA 94129-1718

Telephone: (415) 678-5500
Fax: (415) 529-2930
E-mail: info@futureswithoutviolence.org
Website: http://futureswithoutviolence.org
Available from the website; print copies also available in quantities up to 20.

This training tool is designed to enhance oral health professionals' response to domestic violence. Topics include clinical signs of domestic violence, routine assessment, documentation and intervention, and action steps. Contents include a fact sheet, a national resource list, and a pocket card with assessment tips. Summaries on JCAHO standard PC.3.10, mandatory reporting, and privacy issues with corresponding web links for more information are also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Domestic violence, Dentists, Dental hygienists, Case assessment, Intervention, Facial injuries, Head injuries, Neck injuries, Professional ethics, Laws, Adults

National Criminal Justice Reference Service
P.O. Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849-6000

Telephone: (301) 519-5500
Secondary Telephone: (800) 851-3420
Fax: (301) 519-5212
E-mail: askncjrs@ncjrs.org
Website: https://www.ncjrs.gov
Available at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: NCJ 204004.

This bulletin describes a training session to teach oral health professionals about their unique role in recognizing symptoms and patterns of family violence and abuse. The bulletin discusses how to create a safe environment for disclosure, intervene appropriately, refer individuals to appropriate services, and file mandatory reports.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dentists, Dental hygienists, Family violence, Physical abuse, Crisis intervention, Training materials, Dental education, Models, Families

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single copies available at no charge.

This publication is designed to help oral health teams identify, report, and respond to child abuse and neglect. Topics include the extent of abuse and neglect; the importance of becoming involved; relevant Montana state laws; reporting, investigation, and intervention; indicators of maltreatment and distinguishing between abuse and accidental injury; physical abuse, emotional maltreatment, neglect, sexual abuse, and myths about sexual abuse; steps to take if a child indicates abuse or neglect; profiles of abusers; and support for children and their families. Appendices include a protocol for identification and reporting, description of a child abuse helpline, and a resource list.

Keywords: Oral health, Dentists, Dental hygienists, Child abuse, Child neglect, Montana, Legislation, Emotional abuse, Sexual abuse

Butterworth-Heinemann
30 Corporate Drive, Suite 400
Burlington, MA 01803

Telephone: 781-313-4700
Secondary Telephone: 800-545-2522
Fax: 781-221-1615
E-mail: usbkinfo@elsevier.com
Website: http://www.elsevierdirect.com
$34.00 plus $4.00 handling and state sales tax. Document Number: ISBN 0-72361-741-4.

This manual provides a ready reference guide for oral health professionals and dental students on emergency oral health care for children and adolescents. It explains how to take a medical history, necessary diagnostic tests, and legal issues (including the professional's responsibilities for reporting intentional injuries). It also includes chapters about crown fractures, displacement injuries, root fractures, multiple injuries, soft tissue injuries, splinting of traumatized teeth, restoration of fractured teeth, and diagnosis of non-accidental injuries, including those resulting from child abuse and neglect.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Emergency medical services, Dental surgery, Trauma, Trauma care, Injuries, Medical history, Diagnostic tests, Legal issues, Intentional injuries, Manuals, Child health, Adolescent health, Legal responsibility

Child Welfare Information Gateway
Administration on Children, Youth, and Families Children's Bureau 1250 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Eighth Floor
Washington, DC 20024

Telephone: (800) 394-3366
Secondary Telephone:
E-mail: info@childwelfare.gov
Website: http://www.childwelfare.gov
Available from the website.

This document provides the statutory basis for identifying persons who are required to report child maltreatment under certain circumstances for all of the United States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. Lists include a description of the person required to report maltreatment, standards for making a report, privileged communications, and inclusion or other disclosure of the reporter’s identity.

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Keywords: Child abuse, Child neglect, Child welfare, Maltreated children, Child protection services, Legislation, Standards, Legal definitions, Legal responsibility, Oral health, Children

Illinois State Dental Society
1010 South Second Street, P.O. Box 376
Springfield, IL 62705

Telephone: (217) 525-1406
E-mail: info@isds.org
Website: http://www.isds.org
Available from the website.

This site provides awareness information for oral health professionals in Illinois to recognize and report child abuse and neglect in their child patients. Contact information on how to obtain training is provided, along with the Illinois Child and Family Services hotline telephone number. Additional resources on family violence and an office protocol for abuse reporting are also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Child abuse, Child neglect, Maltreated children, Family violence, Professional education, Illinois, Hotlines, Children, Families, State programs

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Available for loan.

This information package contains promotional and educational items designed to help oral health professionals in Missouri identify and report child abuse and neglect in their practices. Individual items include four brochures that explain how to recognize and report child abuse and neglect and describe the Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness program, a compendium of Missouri laws relating to child abuse and neglect, an application form for the Adopt-A-Panda Program; a rolodex card for a 24-hour hotline, descriptive material on the program; and an information chart with physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse and neglect.

Keywords: Oral health, Child abuse, Child neglect, Prevention, Dentists, Dental hygienists, Training, Educational materials, State legislation, Injuries, Child advocacy, Missouri

Delta Dental of Oklahoma Oral Health Foundation
16 N.W. 63rd Street, Suite 201
Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Telephone: (405) 607-4771
Secondary Telephone: (800) 522-0188, ext. 771
E-mail: foundation@DeltaDentalOK.org
Website: http://www.DDOKFoundation.org
Available from the website.

This electronic resource provides information about P.A.N.D.A. (Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness) Continuing Education Program offered by Delta Dental of Oklahoma. The program helps dentists and dental staff members recognize some of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect and addresses the reporting process if signs are detected. The site includes an introduction, an Acrobat PDF Presentation, and a brief 10-question Post Test, which, after submission, may qualify for continuing education credit.

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Keywords: Oral health, Child abuse, Child neglect, Maltreated children, Professional education, Oklahoma, Continuing education, Children

Delta Dental of Kansas
1619 N. Waterfront Parkway P.O. Box 789769
Wichita, KS 67278-9769

Telephone: (800) 733-5823
Fax: (316) 462-3393
E-mail: moreinfo@deltadentalks.com
Website: http://www.deltadentalks.com
Available from the website.

This website describes the Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness (PANDA) program and provides resources for dentists, dental hygienists, teachers, social workers, law enforcement, nurses, counselors, and other health care professionals in Kansas. Contents include links to a list of state-mandated reporters and the Kansas Code for Care of Children, contact information for requesting a PANDA presentation or reporting child abuse and neglect, information on signs of abuse and neglect, and links to partner organizations of the Prevent Abuse Coalition of Kansas (PACK) and media releases. A toolkit containing a program fact sheet, indicators of child abuse and neglect, and a tip card is also available from the website.

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Keywords: Oral health, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Child neglect, Resources for professionals, State initiatives, Kansas, Children

Delta Dental Plan of Michigan
Attn: Corporate Communications P.O. Box 30416
Lansing, MI 48909-7916

Telephone: (800) 524-0149
Secondary Telephone: 517-347-5242
Website: http://www.deltadentalmi.com/
Available at no charge.

This videotape, part of the Prevent Abuse and Neglect Through Dental Awareness program, is designed to help oral health professionals in Michigan recognize and report child abuse and neglect. Topics include definitions, why and when abuse may occur, signs of abuse and neglect (including emotional and sexual abuse), injuries that may result from abuse, reporting procedures, and the implications of mandated reporting for oral health professionals and others.

Keywords: Oral health, Child abuse, Child neglect, Dentists, Dental hygienists, Prevention programs, Legal responsibility, Legal issues, Emotional abuse, Videotapes, Audiovisual materials, Michigan, Sexual abuse

Mid-Atlantic PANDA Coalition
Telephone: (443) 276-0127
E-mail: midatlanticpanda@hotmail.com.
Website: http://www.midatlanticpanda.org
Available at no charge.

This information package contains resources designed to assist oral health professionals who practice in Delaware, the District of Columbia, and Maryland in the prevention, identification, and early intervention of abuse and neglect. Contents include a laminated, tri-fold tip card; two booklets (It Shouldn't Hurt to Go Home and Indicators of Child Abuse and Neglect); a list of child abuse, adult domestic violence, and elder abuse hotlines; and song lyrics.

Keywords: Oral health, Child abuse, Child neglect, Coalitions, Prevention programs, Public awareness campaigns, Resources for professionals

Arkansas Department of Health
4815 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205

Telephone: (501) 661-2000
Secondary Telephone: (800) 462-0599
Website: http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov
Available from the website.

This resource provides information on Preventing Abuse and Neglect Through Dental Awareness (PANDA) coalitions and how oral health professionals can help prevent child abuse and neglect in Arkansas. Topics include educational programs, potential coalition members, and case studies. It also includes back- ground information on PANDA coalitions, physical and behavioral indicators of and risk factors for child abuse and neglect, dealing with intimate partner violence in the health care setting, and identifying and reporting suspected abuse and neglect. A suggested reading list and a slide presentation are also available.

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Keywords: Oral health, Child abuse, Child neglect, Prevention, Dentists, Dental hygienists, Training, Educational materials, State legislation, Injuries, Child advocacy, Coalitions, Arkansas, Children

Healthy Child Care Washington
Washington Department of Health, Community & Family Health P.O. Box 47880
Olympia, WA 98504-7880

Telephone: (360) 236-3560
Website: http://www.healthychildcare-wa.org/
Available from the website.

This training manual for consultants in child care addresses issues for child care homes and centers that care for infants and toddlers. It is divided into the following chapters: (1) the consultant role, (2) using NCAST's Keys to CaregivinG(tm), (3) growth and development, (4) providing a safe and nurturing environment, (5) infant and toddler nutrition, (6) infant and toddler oral health, (7) child care for infants and toddlers with special needs, (8) preventing and managing illness in infants and toddlers, (9) helping providers prepare for and handle emergencies, (10) child abuse and neglect, and (11) staff health. Examples of how to incorporate the information into practice are included at the end of each chapter. Nine appendices include a wide range of sample evaluations, forms, handouts, assessment tools, and checksheets, as well as tips sheets on nutrition, preventing and managing stress, and safety. References, resources, and an index are provided.

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Keywords: Child care, Infant care, Preschool children, Child care workers, Child care centers, Child development, Oral health, Children with special health care needs, Emergency child care, Emergencies, Child abuse, Child neglect, Manuals, Consultants, Training materials

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Available from the website.

This series of guides for professionals highlights resources on oral health topics. Each guide focuses on a specific topic and includes selected materials and websites. Topics include children with special health care needs, dental home, dental sealants, domestic violence, early childhood caries, fluoridated water, fluoride varnish, Head Start, health literacy, home visiting, injury, K-12 education, nutrition, pregnancy, school health services, school readiness, and tobacco. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Adolescents, Children with special health care needs, Pregnant women, Information sources, Electronic publications, Resources for professionals

Procter and Gamble Company, dentalcare.com
One Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Telephone: (800) 543-2577
Website: http://www.dentalcare.com
Available from the website.

This continuing education course provides information on dental assistants’ role in preventing family violence. Through understanding what causes family violence and learning the definitions of child abuse and neglect, assistants also learn the protocol for identifying suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. The course helps assistants recognize common symptoms that may mimic symptoms of abuse and learn to intervene in family violence cases in which adults, versus children, are the victims. Additionally, the course helps to familiarize assistants with local and state initiatives to prevent family violence.

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Keywords: Violence prevention, Domestic violence, Child abuse, Child neglect, Dental assistants, Continuing education, Oral health, Children

Delta Dental of New Jersey
1639 Route 10, P.O. Box 222
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0222

Telephone: (800) 452-9310
Fax: (973) 285-4141
E-mail: service@deltadentalnj.com
Website: http://www.deltadentalnj.com
Available from the website.

This site provides awareness information for oral health professionals in New Jersey to recognize and report child abuse and neglect in their child patients. Contact information on how to obtain training is provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Child abuse, Child neglect, Maltreated children, Professional education, State programs, New Jersey, Children

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
4770 Buford Highway, N.E., MS-F-63
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717

Telephone: (800) CDC-INFO
Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348
Fax: (770) 488-4760
E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/injury/index.html
Available from the website.

This database is designed for use by researchers, the media, public health professionals, and the public in learning about the public health and economic burden associated with unintentional and violence-related injury in the United States. Contents include fatal and nonfatal injury, violent death, and cost of injury data from a variety of sources. Users can search, sort, and view the data and create reports, charts, and maps based on the intent of injury; mechanism (cause) of injury; body region; nature (type) of injury; geographic location where the injury occurred; and the sex, race and ethnicity, and age of the injured person.

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Keywords: Databases, Integrated information systems, Data, Injuries, Economics, Public health