Participant Evaluation Results

Prior to Training

• Close to 60 percent had no training in this area.
• Only 3 percent had questions about family violence on their office intake form.
• Nearly 60 percent experienced discomfort in discussing abuse due to a lack of information.
• When family violence was suspected but not mentioned by the patient, only 31 percent felt comfortable describing intervention strategies.

After Training

• 96 percent thought providing referrals was a natural extension of their role as dental health providers.
• 85 percent believed they should report suspected abuse to the proper authorities.
• 74 percent thought family violence screening questions should be added to their intake form.
• Participants indicated significantly greater understanding of the dynamics of abuse and their legal obligation.