title: Support and education: the role of the domestic violence coordinator.
abstract: The domestic violence coordinator is a relatively new role that has evolved due to increased awareness of the long-term health issues that result from domestic abuse. Health professionals have a vital role in the identification, assessment and response to domestic violence. In order to provide this support the professionals themselves require the appropriate knowledge and skills. The domestic violence coordinator's role is multifaceted; it incorporates effective education and training, and provides the essential link between clinical and community environments.
authors.affiliation: Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, Merseyside.
authors.forename: June
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Keeling
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011247:Pregnancy; D015995:Prevalence; D012944:Social Support; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology