Citation

Scott SE, Risser L, Miller-Walfish S, Marjavi A, Ali A, Segebrecht J, Branch T, Dawson S, Miller E. J. Womens Health (Larchmont) 2023; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Mary Ann Liebert Publishers)

DOI

10.1089/jwh.2022.0500

PMID

37159400

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This study evaluates Project Catalyst's impact on policies related to Intimate Partner Violence (IV) and Human Trafficking (HT), which contribute to negative health outcomes for survivors.

METHODS: We utilized continuous evaluation using data from policy assessment tools and interviews with participating state leadership team (SLT) members.

RESULTS: Five SLTs reported integration of IPV into state-level initiatives. All implemented clinical practice and organizational policy recommendations. SLTs reported that Project Catalyst increased awareness of IPV/HT and health impacts and established ongoing partnerships between the three organizations.

CONCLUSIONS: Funding, training, and technical assistance to encourage cross-sector collaboration at the state level can promote policy changes that support comprehensive health center responses to IPV/HT.

Language: en

Keywords

Human Trafficking; mixed methods; cross-sector collaboration; Intimate Partner Violence; policy change