SURVIVORS AND BRAIN INJURIES
WINGS PIONEERS COORDINATED RESPONSE
WINGS and nine partner agencies are working with local hospitals to create a toolkit and develop procedures for domestic violence survivors recovering from brain injuries.
As a result, survivors will receive resources ranging from additional scans, to housing, to assistance with setting and meeting goals. Head injuries affect the daily functioning of survivors. This may lead to missed appointments, having difficulty managing finances, depression, or mood swings.
With increased hospital staff awareness and having a dedicated Medical Advocate to support survivors through their diagnosis and treatment, a survivor’s ability to follow through on a path toward stability increases.
This collaboration is possible due to a grant from the Michael Reese Health Trust, a longtime supporter of WINGS and the issue of domestic violence.
“Michael Reese Health Trust is proud to support and commit to this collaboration aimed at enhancing care and support for survivors of brain injuries, contributing to a comprehensive, community-based approach to breaking the cycle of violence.”
JENNIFER M. ROSENKRANZ,
PROGRAM DIRECTOR,
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, MICHAEL
REESE HEALTH TRUST.
