Evaluating Long-Term Brain Health After Intimate Partner Violence: Risks of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurodegeneration

About the Course:

This powerful and research-driven webinar explores how intimate partner violence (IPV) contributes to long-term neurological changes, including mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and neurodegenerative risks. Participants will gain insights into the neurological, psychological, and social consequences of head trauma and chronic stress among IPV survivors. 

The session integrates trauma-informed neuroscience, clinical best practices, and advocacy strategies to promote early detection, ethical screening, and rehabilitation pathways. Through an interdisciplinary lens, attendees will learn how to recognize hidden brain injuries and advocate for survivor-centered healthcare and policy reform.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the relationship between intimate partner violence and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
• Identify the long-term neurological, cognitive, and emotional effects of repeated trauma.
• Recognize early indicators of neurodegeneration in IPV survivors.
• Examine advances in neuroimaging, diagnostics, and trauma-informed screening tools.
• Explore rehabilitation models and cross-sector partnerships for recovery.
• Discuss policy and advocacy efforts to integrate brain health into IPV response systems.

Who is the Target Audience?

• Healthcare professionals (neurologists, neuropsychologists, trauma specialists).
• Mental health practitioners, counselors, and therapists.
• IPV advocates, social workers, and community leaders.
• Researchers and academics in neuroscience, psychology, and gender-based violence.
• Students in public health, psychology, and neuroscience.
• Policy makers and healthcare administrators interested in trauma-informed systems.

Basic Knowledge:

• No neuroscience background required. Suitable for practitioners, advocates, and researchers interested in the intersection of trauma, gender-based violence, and brain health.