Oral health care staff and providers have an opportunity to work on both systems and practice change to help community members access care and have comfortable visits, including for survivors of violence and abuse. Staff can routinely share information with their patients on violence and abuse, and connect patients to supportive community programs, national hotlines, and onsite advocacy.
Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation, in collaboration with the National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA), developed two trauma-informed resources:
- An oral health team member fact sheet on providing inclusive and sensitive care to patients.
- A brochure for patients, focusing on those who have experienced or are experiencing violence to help them have better visits and access to safety support.