A domestic violence intervention for mental health services: a pilot study

Background/Objectives: High rates of domestic violence are experienced by mental health service users, however mental health services often do not detect abuse and the response of services is often inadequate. The „Linking Abuse and Recovery through Advocacy“ (LARA) pilot seeks to investigate the effectiveness of integrated domestic violence advocacy in UK mental health services. The aim of the pilot is to develop and evaluate an explicit referral and care pathway for patients experiencing domestic violence. Methods: Pilot study. Study population: Community mental health team (CMHT) professionals and service use…