Financial Abuse, Firearms Are Foci of New IPV Awareness Materials
Financial Abuse, Firearms Are Foci of New IPV Awareness Materials American College of Surgeons
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Introduction
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which includes Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Awareness Month. IPV occurs between romantic partners, can happen to anyone, and can come in various forms. Abuse is not just physical; it also presents as mental, financial, and emotional abuse.
Public Service Announcements
Throughout October, the ACS and its IPV Task Force will share public service announcements (PSAs) on various IPV-related issues. Below are links to video PSAs on financial abuse and the relation between firearms and IPV.
Financial Abuse
Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month—Financial Abuse
Watch S. Robb Todd, MD, FACS, FCCM, chief of acute care surgery at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, and a member of the ACS IPV Task Force, explain some of the signs of financial abuse and how surgeons can obtain help if they are experiencing it.
The Gun Connection
Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month—The Gun Connection
Watch Stephanie L. Bonne, MD, FACS, chair of the trauma center at Hackensack Medical Center, New Jersey, and Chair of the ACS IPV Task Force, explain how firearms are connected to intimate partner violence.
Resources for Support
If you or someone you know is experiencing IPV, consider using these resources for support:
- On October 30, the IPV Task Force will host a webinar on advocacy and legal protections related to IPV. Learn more and register for this free webinar.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres | Indicator 5.2.1: Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls subjected to physical, sexual, or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere | Indicator 16.1.2: Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age group, and cause |
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | Target 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being | Indicator 3.4.1: Mortality rate attributed to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory disease |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
The article discusses intimate partner violence (IPV), which is a form of violence against women and girls, highlighting the need for gender equality (SDG 5). It also mentions the connection between firearms and intimate partner violence, which relates to the goal of promoting peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16). Additionally, the article mentions the impact of IPV on mental health and well-being, aligning with the goal of good health and well-being (SDG 3).
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres
- Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
- Target 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being
The article highlights the need to eliminate violence against women and girls, specifically intimate partner violence (Target 5.2). It also emphasizes the importance of reducing violence and related death rates, including those related to firearms (Target 16.1). Furthermore, it mentions the impact of IPV on mental health and the need to promote mental well-being (Target 3.4).
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator 5.2.1: Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls subjected to physical, sexual, or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months
- Indicator 16.1.2: Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age group, and cause
- Indicator 3.4.1: Mortality rate attributed to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory disease
The article does not explicitly mention any indicators. However, based on the targets identified, the following indicators can be used to measure progress:
- Indicator 5.2.1 can measure the proportion of women and girls experiencing intimate partner violence.
- Indicator 16.1.2 can measure the number of conflict-related deaths, including those related to firearms and intimate partner violence.
- Indicator 3.4.1 can measure the mortality rate attributed to mental health issues resulting from intimate partner violence.
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres | Indicator 5.2.1: Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls subjected to physical, sexual, or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere | Indicator 16.1.2: Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age group, and cause |
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | Target 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being | Indicator 3.4.1: Mortality rate attributed to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory disease |
Source: facs.org
