Brain Injury Risk in Intimate Partner Violence: A New Resource for Frontline Professionals Working with Intimate Partner Violence in Shelters

Thursday, October 30, 2025

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Location: ROOM: Conference Room 4C >>> DIRECTIONS Fourth Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Room 4C is at the end of the corridor, just beyond 4D

Presenting Author(s)

Brooke E. Holt, PhD, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Kernersville, North Carolina, United States

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Flora Nikolaou, PhD (she/her/hers)

Postdoctoral researcher
University of Cyprus
Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus
Angela Colantonio, PhD, OT. Reg. (Ont.)

Professor
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON, Canada

Non-presenting Author(s)

Fofi Constantinidou, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CBIS, FACRM, FASHA (she/her/hers)

Professor of Psychology & Director, Center for Applied Neuroscience
University of CYprus
Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus

Presenting Author(s)

Denise Gobert, PT, PhD, NCS

Professor
Texas State University
Round Rock, Texas, United States

The American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) Girls and Women with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Task Force created an Information and Education Page (I/EP): Understanding Brain Injury in Intimate Partner Violence: A Guide for Frontline Professionals Working with IPV. This resource highlights symptoms associated with BI, the risk of BI in survivors of IPV, the potential acute and chronic impact of BI in survivors of IPV, and the importance of early identification of BI. We highlight that early identification of BI is necessary. The I/EP highlights three key steps for frontline professionals in shelters to support individuals who may have sustained a BI due to IPV. These steps will be discussed during the presentation. Audience feedback and discussion will inform future I/EP efforts pertaining to brain injury and IPV.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participant will be able to demonstrate understanding and potential use of a new educational resource on brain injury and intimate partner violence.
Upon completion, participant will be able to describe the potential acute and chronic impact of brain injury in survivors of intimate partner violence.
Upon completion, participant will be able to explain actionable steps to support survivors of intimate partner violence if there are concerns regarding brain injury.