Understanding Teen Dating Violence: Practical screening and intervention strategies for pediatric and adolescent healthcare providers
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2011
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Current Opinion in Pediatrics
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Purpose of Review: Teen Dating Violence (TDV) is a serious and potentially lethal form of relationship violence in adolescence. TDV is highly correlated with several outcomes related to poor physical and mental health. Although incidence and prevalence data indicates high rates of exposure to TDV among adolescents throughout the United States, significant confusion remains in healthcare communities concerning the definition and implications of TDV. Additionally, healthcare providers are uncertain about effective screening and intervention methods. The article will review the definition and epidemiology of TDV and discuss possible screening and intervention strategies. Recent Findings: TDV research is a relatively new addition to the field of relationship violence. Although some confusion remains, the definition and epidemiology of TDV is better understood which has greatly lead to effective ways in which to screen and intervene when such violence is detected. Universal screening with a focus on high risk subgroups combined with referrals to local and national support services are key steps in reducing both primary and secondary exposure. Summary: TDV is a widespread public health crisis with serious short and long-term implications. It is necessary for pediatric and adolescent healthcare providers to be aware of TDV, its potential repercussions, as well as possible methods for screening and intervention. More research is needed to better understand TDV as well as to further define effective screening and intervention protocol for the clinical environment. (Author Abstract)
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sexual abuse, physical abuse, prevention, healthcare professionals, prevalence, incidence
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Cutter-Wilson, E., & Richmond, T. (2011). Understanding Teen Dating Violence: Practical screening and intervention strategies for pediatric and adolescent healthcare providers. Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 23(4), 379–383.