Abstract:
Following this introduction, Section 2 provides definitions of relevant terms,
a set of guiding principles, a summary of what is known about the extent of
the problem, and an overview of risk factors and consequences.
Section 3 reviews barriers to the ability of health care professionals to
identify victims and survivors of these crimes, as well as some promising opportunities
for overcoming these barriers.
Section 4 describes some ways in which health care professionals are
responding to these crimes. It also summarizes multisector, collaborative
strategies in which the health care sector plays a role.
Finally, Section 5 presents strategies for making progress in identifying,
preventing, and responding to these crimes, based on the recommendations
offered in the IOM/NRC report.