Resource: Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Among Refugee Communities
Compiled by International Rescue Committee Baltimore staff
Materials include a resource list of domestic violence organizations that work with South Asian immigrants and/or refugees; a list of selected references on domestic violence among refugee communities; and an annotated bibliography of materials on domestic and intimate partner violence among refugee groups, which includes publications (research studies and review of interventions), organizational resources, and online resources.
Monthly Archives: October 2012
An Investigation into Suicides among Bhutanese Refugees
This stakeholders report by CDC and RHTAC describes the study design and findings of an investigation into suicides among Bhutanese resettled refugees in the U.S. The study team also published the results in a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report article. Submit your questions and comments to the study team through RHTAC Community Dialogue.
Investigation of Bhutanese Refugee Suicides in U.S.
Resource: An Investigation into Suicides among Bhutanese Refugees in the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention & Refugee Health Technical Assistance Center
Report describes the study design and findings of an investigation into suicides that occured from 2009-2012 among Bhutanese resettled refugees in the U.S. Comments and questions about the report can be submitted to the RHTAC Community Dialogue and will be answered by the study team.
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
This website provides information on numerous oral health topics, resources about oral health of specific populations such as children and older adults, as well as links to research, clinical trials, and funding opportunities.
Enhancing Medication Safety for Patients with Limited English Proficiency
Resource: Enhancing Medication Safety for Patients with Limited English Proficiency
National Health Law Program, Center for Immigrant Health and Cancer Disparities, & American Pharmacists Association
Training module addresses the language and cultural barriers that pharmacists may face when interacting with patients with limited English proficiency.
“My Medicines” Tool
Resource: “My Medicines” Tool
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Medications record keeper for women in Arabic, Polish, Chinese, Cambodian, Hmong (Hmoob), Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Tagalog, Thai, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Affordable Care Act and Refugees briefs
Resource: Affordable Care Act and Refugees briefs
Refugee Health Technical Assistance Center
Provides information on how the Affordable Care Act increases health care access, affordability, and consumer protections for refugees.
Refugee Suicide Prevention Poster in Refugee Languages
Resource: Refugee Suicide Prevention Poster in Refugee Languages
Refugee Health Technical Assistance Center
Refugee suicide prevention poster is now available in Nepali, Burmese, Karen, and Arabic to raise awareness among community leaders and refugees.
Release of the updated National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
News: Release of the updated National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
U.S. Surgeon General and the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention
New National Strategy for Suicide Prevention updates previous strategy that was created in 2001. The new strategy calls upon everyone to watch for suicide warning signs and reach out to prevent suicide.
Head Start and Refugee Provider Communication Guide
Resource: Talking Points: Head Start and Refugee Provider Communication Guide
Bridging Refugee Youth and Children’s Services
Provides essential background information on Head Start and Refugee Resettlement programs to ensure needed information is exchanged to better serve refugee children.