Domestic Violence

EMS RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

INTRODUCTION

EMS Response to Domestic Violence is provided as a guide to furnish EMTs with the information needed to understand the issues involved in responding to domestic violence. While pre-hospital providers are trained in patient assessment and the care of physical illness and injuries, scenes of domestic violence can include issues often outside an EMT’s clinical training. Examples include scene safety, preservation of evidence at a crime scene, and resources or referrals for the victims of domestic violence.