Despite the high prevalence and significant health consequences of gender-based violence, too many cases remain unreported. The detection of domestic violence in health remains an area of continuous training. In fact, violence against women has been recognized by the UN as "the most frequent covert crime in the world". Like other behaviour in a private environment, such violence is rarely reported.
PANELISTS
Dr. MarÃa Rebecca Ward, Domestic Violence Victim Support Center, Department of Health
Dr. Rose Marie Méndez, Forensic Nursing, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
Dr. Linda Laras, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, PR Justice Health Center
MODERATOR
Dr. Mirelsa Modestti, Clinical Psychologist