Persuasive Speech On Domestic Violence

For decades, abuse and domestic violence have been the primary focus of numerous studies and foundational research in the United States. The ongoing increasing prevalence of this health issue is an alarming concern, proven to be a significant threat to women's health and well-being. Consequently, leading healthcare authorities, to the development of universal interventions, and state laws addressing this health issue that efficiently promote a national public health response.

Victims of abuse and domestic violence, particularly women, are frequent users of health services, placing health providers in a unique position and in a highlighted role to address this social, economic and health problem, that have reached epidemic proportions. Across the country, screening and reporting domestic violence and abuse laws vary from one state to another. For instance, Florida Statute 790.24 requires any physician, nurse, or employee of a hospital, sanitarium, clinic, or nursing home treating or receiving a request for treatment must report immediately to local law enforcement any gunshot wound or life-threatening

I would empathetically, make the patient aware that domestic violence is a global issue and that it is not her fault. I will continue, to assess the patient and her family level of safety, and provide ongoing medical care and non-judgmental support. Furthermore, I would also counsel the patient about the nature of domestic abuse, while evaluating her level of readiness to undergo change to improve her situation. Moreover, through education I would provide information of available resources and support services, including safe pathways to recovery, that aims to avoid the long-term impacts of violence and prevent any further incidents of abuse (Decker et al.,