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The VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) is committed to helping Veterans, their partners, and also VA staff who are impacted by Intimate Partner Violence. If you or
someone you know could be experiencing and/or using IPV – help is available. MANY PEOPLE WITHIN VA CAN HELP YOU GET SERVICES Contact our Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP)
Coordinator, Jennifer King, LMSW at or the Social Work and Community Based Services office at VA employees who are impacted by IPV can contact their Employee Assistance Program. VA can
provide community referrals for things such as legal advice, shelters, and support groups. Talk to your primary care provider and they can refer you to a mental health specialist such as a
social worker or psychologist. OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (DV) AWARENESS MONTH The VA cares about Veterans affected by Domestic Violence (DV) and IPV and recognizes that DV and
IPV is a serious yet, preventable public health problem that may disproportionately affect Veterans. To help address the impact IPV has on Veterans, family members, and VA employees the
IPVAP recommends and promotes the importance of reviewing intimate partner relationships for health and safety.
