We provide  training for dentists and vets about domestic abuse, a subject that many healthcare professionals find difficult to talk to patients about. The AVDR programme, developed in the USA and developed for a Scottish context by MAV is a great example of best practice in the area of domestic abuse and can be applied to many healthcare settings.

Domestic abuse can affect anyone, regardless of race, religion, class or sexual orientation. The more healthcare professionals are willing to raise the issue, the more likely it is that a victim will get help. You might not be able to provide that help yourself but you can provide information on where to get it.

This programme is based on an American programme called AVDR designed by a group from the University of California San Francisco and adapted for Scotland with their permission - read the full paper HERE

Email us to find out more about our AVDR training programme.

Training Resources

Background to Domestic Violence Initiative

Domestic Violence the Health Perspective

Domestic Violence the Police Perspective

Further reading around Domestic Abuse and the intervention

Trauma, Violence and Abuse

Domestic violence: a hidden problem for general practice

Domestic violence: knowledge, attitudes, and clinical practice of selected UK primary healthcare clinicians

Women who experience domestic violence: a survey of health professionals’ attitudes and clinical practice

Domestic Violence London - A resource for Health professionals

Resources for survivors of Domestic Abuse - Gives a list of national organisations and helpline numbers for all groups of people who may be affected by domestic abuse

The Scottish Government's latest domestic abuse campaign is targeted at teenagers living with domestic abuse. - Have a look at their short video on You Tube