A Culture of Self-Protection through Empowerment for Women with Spinal Cord Injury
Project Description:
A Culture of Self-Protection through Empowerment for Women with Spinal Cord Injury: Addressing the Knowledge Gap among Rehabilitation Professionals- SBU Co-PI Michelle Ballan, School of Social Welfare (Funded Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Creating Opportunity & Independence Community Support Grant #853991)
This educational project aims to enhance the minimal body of intimate partner violence (IPV) knowledge among women with spinal cord injury (SCI) by identifying SCI-specific IPV self-protection strategies and producing educational videos for healthcare professionals to identify and assess IPV among women with SCI.
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Other Direct/Model Services, Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County, Mulit-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A