Hidden in Plain Sight: Strangulation, Traumatic Brain Injury and Domestic Violence
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2.0 contact hoursCompletion Time
2 hoursAvailable Until
December 31, 2024Posted By
Forensic Nursing Network
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ForensicDomestic violence often involves physical violence targeted at the head, neck, and face--through blows to the head and strangulation. Law enforcement officers have known this for decades. But brain injuries caused by this violence are unacknowledged, rarely identified and almost never immediately treated. They can cause physical, emotional, and cognitive consequences that can impact every area of a survivor’s life--including their response on scene, communication with law enforcement, and ability to participate in their court case.
In this thought-provoking presentation, we will share Ohio’s groundbreaking research in this area and the significant overlap of traumatic stress and brain injury. We will share the signs and symptoms of brain injury that are often misattributed to other causes, such as substance use and mental health concerns, or reluctance to cooperate. We will help you better understand what you might expect to see after a brain injury and examine ways to respond in an effective and professional manner. We will also provide you with tools that can be used on scene to help both help you do your job and help survivors understand the consequences of brain injury.
Learning Objectives
Law Enforcement Objectives:
Objective 1: Participants will identify common causes of brain injury from violence.
Objective 2: Participants will learn at least three signs or symptoms of brain injuries
Nursing outcome:
Attendees will indicate on the evaluation that they have improved knowledge of brain injury from violence and how it can impact a patient’s physical, emotional symptoms and mental health.
Speakers
Advocacy Coordinator
Dr. Julienne Long has worked for the Columbus City Prosecutor’s Office for the eight years and in the field of victimization for over 20 years. She currently holds a supervisory role at the Prosecutor’s Office and is a consult on the Blueprint for Safety Initiative, addressing the justice system’s response to domestic violence protocols and procedures in Franklin County. She interned with the Ohio Domestic Violence Network in their policy division and is a current consult with The Ohio State University in the College of Public Health with a focus on brain injury and violence. She frequently trains justice system personnel about the dynamics and dangers of interpersonal violence. Additionally, she is an adjunct professor for the Chicago School of Psychology, Grand Canyon University and Purdue University Global in their Criminology and Psychology Departments. She has a doctorate in Forensic Psychology from Walden University.
Director of Health and Disability Programs
Rachel Ramirez is the Director of Health and Disability Programs and the Founder of The Center on Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury at The Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN). Her focus is on supporting professionals and systems to better understand traumatic stress and the impact of brain injury, which translates into more accessible and effective services. She provides extensive statewide, national, and international training, technical assistance, consultation, and program support. Rachel has co-authored several peer reviewed journal articles and has been featured on National Public Radio as well as in The New York Times Magazine and The Washington Post. Rachel is a licensed independent social worker and a registered advocate with senior standing and has been with ODVN for 16 years.
CE Information
This activity offers 2.0 contact hours to attendees.
Law Enforcement:
You will need watch the video in its entirety and complete an evaluation with attestation to receive credit for this course.
Nursing:
Criteria for awarding nursing contact hours:
- Watch the complete presentation
- Score of 100% on post-test
- Completion of evaluation with attestation
Disclosures
There are no relevant financial relationships for anyone in a position to control educational content.
Forensic Nursing Network Inc. is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (#4002574)
This project is supported by Grant No. 2022-ST-SAK-904 “SAK Statewide Collaboration with Law Enforcement” awarded by the Office of Criminal Justice Services, Ohio Department of Public Safety. The opinions, findings, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Criminal Justice Services, Ohio Department of Public Safety.
Activity Content
Duration: about 2 hours | Quality: HD
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3 questions | 3 correct test question required to pass
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Strangulation, Traumatic Brain Injury and Domestic Violence
This project is supported by Grant No. 2022-ST-SAK-904 “SAK Statewide Collaboration with Law Enforcement” awarded by the Office of Criminal Justice Services, Ohio Department of Public Safety. The opinions, findings, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Criminal Justice Services, Ohio Department of Public Safety.