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Leveraging Funding Opportunities with TAD

Leveraging Funding Opportunities with TAD

Starting November 9th, Tribal Affairs Division (TAD) will be releasing a series of short videos on "Leveraging Funding Opportunities with TAD" with

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Intimate partner violence and reproductive coercion among American Indian and Alaska native women

Intimate partner violence and reproductive coercion among American Indian and Alaska native women

Among a group of American Indian and Alaska Native women interviewed, almost half reported experiencing reproductive coercion in their lifetime. Int

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Completion of Tribal Community Response Plan to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons

Completion of Tribal Community Response Plan to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) of the Flathead Indian Reservation and th

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Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Pre-Application Information Session

Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Pre-Application Information Session

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is pleased to invite you to virtually attend the Grants to Indian Tribal

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The following video depicts a brief, simulated patient encounter. These videos are intended to demonstrate clinical skills highlighting how to interact with patients using a trauma-informed approach. Each video prioritizes addressing the healthcare needs of the patient. The video does not show the medical forensic exam in its entirety but rather highlights portions of the exam.

A complete medical forensic exam includes but is not limited to:

  • Offering a confidential advocate
  • Consent for care
  • Medical history
  • Physical examination
  • Evidence collection & photo documentation
  • Diagnosis & treatment
  • Safety planning, discharge & follow-up care instructions

CONTENT WARNING: The following videos contain material that may be triggering and/or content that is challenging to view. Themes can include:  sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child sexual abuse, discrimination, racism, human trafficking, incarceration, and abuse later in life.

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The following video depicts a brief, simulated patient encounter. These videos are intended to demonstrate clinical skills highlighting how to interact with patients using a trauma-informed approach. Each video prioritizes addressing the healthcare needs of the patient. The video does not show the medical forensic exam in its entirety but rather highlights portions of the exam.

A complete medical forensic exam includes but is not limited to:

  • Offering a confidential advocate
  • Consent for care
  • Medical history
  • Physical examination
  • Evidence collection & photo documentation
  • Diagnosis & treatment
  • Safety planning, discharge & follow-up care instructions

CONTENT WARNING: The following videos contain material that may be triggering and/or content that is challenging to view. Themes can include:  sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child sexual abuse, discrimination, racism, human trafficking, incarceration, and abuse later in life.

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The following video depicts a brief, simulated patient encounter. These videos are intended to demonstrate clinical skills highlighting how to interact with patients using a trauma-informed approach. Each video prioritizes addressing the healthcare needs of the patient. The video does not show the medical forensic exam in its entirety but rather highlights portions of the exam.

A complete medical forensic exam includes but is not limited to:

  • Offering a confidential advocate
  • Consent for care
  • Medical history
  • Physical examination
  • Evidence collection & photo documentation
  • Diagnosis & treatment
  • Safety planning, discharge & follow-up care instructions

CONTENT WARNING: The following videos contain material that may be triggering and/or content that is challenging to view. Themes can include:  sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child sexual abuse, discrimination, racism, human trafficking, incarceration, and abuse later in life.

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The following video depicts a brief, simulated patient encounter. These videos are intended to demonstrate clinical skills highlighting how to interact with patients using a trauma-informed approach. Each video prioritizes addressing the healthcare needs of the patient. The video does not show the medical forensic exam in its entirety but rather highlights portions of the exam.

A complete medical forensic exam includes but is not limited to:

  • Offering a confidential advocate
  • Consent for care
  • Medical history
  • Physical examination
  • Evidence collection & photo documentation
  • Diagnosis & treatment
  • Safety planning, discharge & follow-up care instructions

CONTENT WARNING: The following videos contain material that may be triggering and/or content that is challenging to view. Themes can include:  sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child sexual abuse, discrimination, racism, human trafficking, incarceration, and abuse later in life.

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The following video depicts a brief, simulated patient encounter. These videos are intended to demonstrate clinical skills highlighting how to interact with patients using a trauma-informed approach. Each video prioritizes addressing the healthcare needs of the patient. The video does not show the medical forensic exam in its entirety but rather highlights portions of the exam.

A complete medical forensic exam includes but is not limited to:

  • Offering a confidential advocate
  • Consent for care
  • Medical history
  • Physical examination
  • Evidence collection & photo documentation
  • Diagnosis & treatment
  • Safety planning, discharge & follow-up care instructions

CONTENT WARNING: The following videos contain material that may be triggering and/or content that is challenging to view. Themes can include:  sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child sexual abuse, discrimination, racism, human trafficking, incarceration, and abuse later in life.

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The following video depicts a brief, simulated patient encounter. These videos are intended to demonstrate clinical skills highlighting how to interact with patients using a trauma-informed approach. Each video prioritizes addressing the healthcare needs of the patient. The video does not show the medical forensic exam in its entirety but rather highlights portions of the exam.

A complete medical forensic exam includes but is not limited to:

  • Offering a confidential advocate
  • Consent for care
  • Medical history
  • Physical examination
  • Evidence collection & photo documentation
  • Diagnosis & treatment
  • Safety planning, discharge & follow-up care instructions

CONTENT WARNING: The following videos contain material that may be triggering and/or content that is challenging to view. Themes can include:  sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child sexual abuse, discrimination, racism, human trafficking, incarceration, and abuse later in life.

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The following video depicts a brief, simulated patient encounter. These videos are intended to demonstrate clinical skills highlighting how to interact with patients using a trauma-informed approach. Each video prioritizes addressing the healthcare needs of the patient. The video does not show the medical forensic exam in its entirety but rather highlights portions of the exam.

A complete medical forensic exam includes but is not limited to:

  • Offering a confidential advocate
  • Consent for care
  • Medical history
  • Physical examination
  • Evidence collection & photo documentation
  • Diagnosis & treatment
  • Safety planning, discharge & follow-up care instructions

CONTENT WARNING: The following videos contain material that may be triggering and/or content that is challenging to view. Themes can include:  sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child sexual abuse, discrimination, racism, human trafficking, incarceration, and abuse later in life.

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The following video depicts a brief, simulated patient encounter. These videos are intended to demonstrate clinical skills highlighting how to interact with patients using a trauma-informed approach. Each video prioritizes addressing the healthcare needs of the patient. The video does not show the medical forensic exam in its entirety but rather highlights portions of the exam.

A complete medical forensic exam includes but is not limited to:

  • Offering a confidential advocate
  • Consent for care
  • Medical history
  • Physical examination
  • Evidence collection & photo documentation
  • Diagnosis & treatment
  • Safety planning, discharge & follow-up care instructions

CONTENT WARNING: The following videos contain material that may be triggering and/or content that is challenging to view. Themes can include:  sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child sexual abuse, discrimination, racism, human trafficking, incarceration, and abuse later in life.

Continue

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The following video depicts a brief, simulated patient encounter. These videos are intended to demonstrate clinical skills highlighting how to interact with patients using a trauma-informed approach. Each video prioritizes addressing the healthcare needs of the patient. The video does not show the medical forensic exam in its entirety but rather highlights portions of the exam.

A complete medical forensic exam includes but is not limited to:

  • Offering a confidential advocate
  • Consent for care
  • Medical history
  • Physical examination
  • Evidence collection & photo documentation
  • Diagnosis & treatment
  • Safety planning, discharge & follow-up care instructions

CONTENT WARNING: The following videos contain material that may be triggering and/or content that is challenging to view. Themes can include:  sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child sexual abuse, discrimination, racism, human trafficking, incarceration, and abuse later in life.

Continue

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The following video depicts a brief, simulated patient encounter. These videos are intended to demonstrate clinical skills highlighting how to interact with patients using a trauma-informed approach. Each video prioritizes addressing the healthcare needs of the patient. The video does not show the medical forensic exam in its entirety but rather highlights portions of the exam.

A complete medical forensic exam includes but is not limited to:

  • Offering a confidential advocate
  • Consent for care
  • Medical history
  • Physical examination
  • Evidence collection & photo documentation
  • Diagnosis & treatment
  • Safety planning, discharge & follow-up care instructions

CONTENT WARNING: The following videos contain material that may be triggering and/or content that is challenging to view. Themes can include:  sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child sexual abuse, discrimination, racism, human trafficking, incarceration, and abuse later in life.

Continue

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The following video depicts a brief, simulated patient encounter. These videos are intended to demonstrate clinical skills highlighting how to interact with patients using a trauma-informed approach. Each video prioritizes addressing the healthcare needs of the patient. The video does not show the medical forensic exam in its entirety but rather highlights portions of the exam.

A complete medical forensic exam includes but is not limited to:

  • Offering a confidential advocate
  • Consent for care
  • Medical history
  • Physical examination
  • Evidence collection & photo documentation
  • Diagnosis & treatment
  • Safety planning, discharge & follow-up care instructions

CONTENT WARNING: The following videos contain material that may be triggering and/or content that is challenging to view. Themes can include:  sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child sexual abuse, discrimination, racism, human trafficking, incarceration, and abuse later in life.

Continue

Close

The following video depicts a brief, simulated patient encounter. These videos are intended to demonstrate clinical skills highlighting how to interact with patients using a trauma-informed approach. Each video prioritizes addressing the healthcare needs of the patient. The video does not show the medical forensic exam in its entirety but rather highlights portions of the exam.

A complete medical forensic exam includes but is not limited to:

  • Offering a confidential advocate
  • Consent for care
  • Medical history
  • Physical examination
  • Evidence collection & photo documentation
  • Diagnosis & treatment
  • Safety planning, discharge & follow-up care instructions

CONTENT WARNING: The following videos contain material that may be triggering and/or content that is challenging to view. Themes can include:  sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child sexual abuse, discrimination, racism, human trafficking, incarceration, and abuse later in life.

Continue

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The following video depicts a brief, simulated patient encounter. These videos are intended to demonstrate clinical skills highlighting how to interact with patients using a trauma-informed approach. Each video prioritizes addressing the healthcare needs of the patient. The video does not show the medical forensic exam in its entirety but rather highlights portions of the exam.

A complete medical forensic exam includes but is not limited to:

  • Offering a confidential advocate
  • Consent for care
  • Medical history
  • Physical examination
  • Evidence collection & photo documentation
  • Diagnosis & treatment
  • Safety planning, discharge & follow-up care instructions

CONTENT WARNING: The following videos contain material that may be triggering and/or content that is challenging to view. Themes can include:  sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child sexual abuse, discrimination, racism, human trafficking, incarceration, and abuse later in life.

Continue

Close

The following video depicts a brief, simulated patient encounter. These videos are intended to demonstrate clinical skills highlighting how to interact with patients using a trauma-informed approach. Each video prioritizes addressing the healthcare needs of the patient. The video does not show the medical forensic exam in its entirety but rather highlights portions of the exam.

A complete medical forensic exam includes but is not limited to:

  • Offering a confidential advocate
  • Consent for care
  • Medical history
  • Physical examination
  • Evidence collection & photo documentation
  • Diagnosis & treatment
  • Safety planning, discharge & follow-up care instructions

CONTENT WARNING: The following videos contain material that may be triggering and/or content that is challenging to view. Themes can include:  sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child sexual abuse, discrimination, racism, human trafficking, incarceration, and abuse later in life.

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