This book was written as ""informative and educational"". It is groundbreaking, as a Canadian content and perspective is emphasized!
The goals of the book are to:
1. Increase public awareness.
2. Improve policy and practice among legal, law enforcement professionals, medical, dental, and advocacy communities.
3. Improve outcomes for victims (immediate safety, long term health, and offender accountability to prevent homicides. 4. Educate professionals working with domestic violence and human trafficking victims.
5. Finally, to multiply the field's capacity and expertise.
Book title: Domestic Violence: Nonfatal Strangulation. IPV Concussions. Human Trafficking. A Canadian Perspective.
Chapter topics include: Nonfatal Strangulation (NFS); IPV Concussions; Human Trafficking; Human Trafficking Part2: Indigenous Woman and Girls; Trauma Informed Care Approach; Considering Suicide? Wait, Read This; Random Quotes; and Glossary of Canadian Organizations; The Effects of COVID;
I am a student of the key topics of nonfatal strangulation and IPV (intimate partner violence) Concussions. I am not an expert, but I know who the authorities and experts are on these topics. Regarding IPV concussions, Dr Eve Valera. Regarding nonfatal strangulations, the IAFN (International Association of Forensic Nurses). Also, regarding nonfatal strangulation, the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention (Gael Strack, ESQ., is the founder and CEO). I also referenced many experts on HT and started DUAHT.ca (dentists united against human trafficking). Also, frizzellforensics.ca The list of professions that need training on NFS, IPV Concussions, & HT:
1) ER Physicians 2) ER Nurses 3) Paramedics 4) Police 5) Detectives 6) Prosecutors 7) Defense Attorneys 8) Judges 9) Victim Advocates (such as organizations listed in the Glossary of Organizations Chapter). 10) Social Workers (even government childrens' aid workers). 11) Dental Healthcare Professional.
""And of some have compassion, making a difference"" (Jude 1:22, KJV). Writing this book, I am striving to bring information.