Psychiatric Bulletin (2008) 32: 448-450. doi: 10.1192/pb.bp.107.018804
© 2008 The Royal College of Psychiatrists
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Opinion & Debate

The effects of domestic violence and sexual abuse on mental health

Catherine Itzin, Professor of Mental Health Policy

Lincoln University

Susan Bailey, Professor

Child and Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry, University of Central Lancashire, and Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, email: nicola.tattersall{at}gmw.nhs.uk

Arnon Bentovim, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

The Child and Family Practice, London, Honorary Consultant, Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, The Tavistock Clinic and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Institute of Child Health, University College London, UK

Abstract

The Department of Health and National Institute for Mental Health in England have undertaken a programme of research and policy development since spring 2004 in partnership with the Home Office which has important implications for the practice of psychiatry. This article looks at the Victims of Violence and Abuse Prevention Programme (VVAPP) guide ‘Tackling the Health and Mental Health Effects of Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse’ launched in 2006, supported by Department of Health and Home Office ministers and national clinical directors.