Concerning domestic violence and traumatic brain injury. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Concerning traumatic brain injuries in domestic violence cases. )
Summary
Requires DSHS develop recommendations to improve the statewide response to traumatic brain injury (TBI) suffered by domestic violence survivors, in consultation with the Washington TBI strategic partnership advisory council (advisory council) and at least one representative of a community-based domestic violence program and one medical professional with experience treating survivors of domestic violence.
DSHS shall establish and recommend or develop content for a statewide web site for victims of domestic violence to include: an explanation of the potential for domestic abuse to lead to TBI; information on recognizing cognitive, behavioral, and physical symptoms of TBI as well as potential impacts to a person's emotional well-being and mental health; a self-screening tool for TBI; and recommendations for persons with TBI to help address or cope with the injury.
Requires the Criminal Justice Training Commission curriculum add understanding the risks of TBI posed by domestic violence.
From the Engrossed Senate Bill Report (ESB 5573), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗