Confronting Violence: Improving Women’s Lives
Apr 9 - May 19, 2018
Blaisdell Medical Library
Learn about the important role of nurses and doctors in raising awareness and preventing domestic violence through this traveling exhibition from the National Library of Medicine.
A previously neglected issue, domestic violence was first recognized as a health issue by nurses. Come see how nurses and health professionals advocated for, educated and treated victims of domestic abuse.
Items featured in this traveling exhibition include correspondence, photographs and early guidelines for care.
Curated By:
Blaisdell Medical Library
National Library of Medicine
The National Library of Medicine produced this exhibition with support from the Office of Research on Women’s Health.