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Treating violence and abuse victims with PEARR
The worst thing a care provider can do when they suspect victimization, Gibbs says, is ignore the patient’s needs and concerns. “This is why we developed the PEARR Tool,” she says. “It offers step-by-step guidance for healthcare professionals to offer assistance to victims/survivors of violence. And it offers example statements to help get the conversation started. The best approach someone can take is one that prioritizes the potential victim’s wishes, safety, and well-being.”
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