Bloomberg American Health Initiative
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Bloomberg Fellows Spotlight: Janice Miller
Bloomberg Fellows Spotlight: Janice Miller
Bloomberg Fellows Spotlight: Janice Miller
Tuesday 20th April 2021
Janice Miller from House of Ruth Maryland discusses strategies to end intimate partner violence and shift focus from victim support to prevention.
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Get the buttons here!Breaking the Cycle of Intimate Partner Violence: Insights from House of Ruth Maryland
The only way that intimate partner violence is really going to end is if we can get people to stop perpetrating the violence.
What does it take to end intimate partner violence? Janice Miller, the Director of Programs and Clinical Services at House of Ruth Maryland, shares her expertise in this compelling episode of The American Health Podcast. House of Ruth Maryland, one of the oldest organizations in the U.S. dedicated to combating intimate partner violence, offers a lifeline to victims, their children, and even the perpetrators through comprehensive services.
Janice dives into the heart of their work, explaining how the organization serves four jurisdictions in Maryland, primarily aiding women who identify as Black or African American. She highlights the importance of a population-based approach and introduces two key programs: the Lethality Assessment Program and Safe Homes, Strong Communities. These initiatives aim to address the social determinants of health that contribute to violence, ultimately seeking to improve health outcomes and reduce incidents of abuse.
One of the most thought-provoking aspects of Janice's discussion is her call to shift the focus from merely supporting victims to creating conditions that prevent violence in the first place. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the root causes of intimate partner violence and learning about effective strategies for prevention.