Critical partners in domestic violence advocacy- a unique collaboration.
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Recognizing the reality of domestic violence and its impact on the workplace, the Police and Security Staff of a leading hospital launched a team effort to protect and empower abused employees and break the cycle of violence. In this article, the author describes how the team was formed, how it operates, and the results it has achieved.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of healthcare protection management : publication of the International Association for Hospital Security
دوره 32 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016