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Gender-based Violence

National Guidelines: What health workers need to know about Gender-based Violence

This guidance (www.equalitiesinhealth.org/GBVguidelines.html) is intended for use by service managers and staff members who, in the course of their work, are involved in identifying and responding to gender-based violence in any of its forms for example: Domestic Abuse, Childhood Sexual Abuse.

There are 5 guidelines for use and an overview document which summaries the key issues pertaining to Gender-based Violence.

Overview

Childhood Sexual Abuse

Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Domestic Abuse

Rape & Sexual Assault

Stalking & Harassment

Useful Links:

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Equalities in Health/Gender-based Violence - www.equalitiesinhealth.org/gender_based_violence.html

Gender-based Violence Service Resource, Geographical - www.equalitiesinhealth.org/gbv_geographical.html#west

For more information please contact:

Anne Burns
Gender-based Violence Lead
Tel: 01505 821318