ACS Highlights Financial Abuse and IPV in Residency

October is Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Awareness Month. IPV can affect anyone and take many forms.

This year, the ACS Committee on Intimate Partner Violence, along with the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and American Urogynecologic Society, will continue to share information about IPV, including how it can affect surgeons.

Throughout October, the ACS will share information on various IPV-related issues:

IPV Awareness Month – Financial Abuse

Robb Todd, MD, FACS, FCCM, member of the ACS Intimate Partner Violence Task Force, explains some of the signs of Financial Abuse and how surgeons can obtain resources if they face financial abuse.

Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month • Financial Abuse

IPV Awareness Month – IPV in Residency

Juliana Colvin, MD, MS, the Resident and Associate Society representative to the Committee on Intimate Partner Violence, highlights how IPV can affect residents and the resources available to them.

Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month: IPV in Residency

If you or someone you know is experiencing IPV, consider using these resources for support:

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline—Support is available 24/7; call 1-800-799-7233. If you are unable to speak safely, you can log onto www.thehotline.org or text START to 88788 

The National Sexual Assault Hotline, 24/7, confidential and free, 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or via chat