Title

Intimate Partner Violence Program (IPVAP)

Meta
Meta description
VA's Intimate partner violence (IPV) program can help Veterans with counseling, support, safety planning, info and other services.
Content
Page introduction
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is when a current or former intimate partner (like a boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse) stalks, harms, or threatens to harm their partner. Intimate partner violence can be emotional, physical, or sexual. It can also lead to short-term and long-term health problems, and a wide range of mental health issues. If you or someone you know is in a potentially abusive or violent relationship, we can help.
Generate a table of contents from major headings
No table contents
Main content

Connect with VA Portland's Intimate Partner Violence Program (IPVAP) 

Staff profile
Vanessa Trupiano

                                          Vanessa Trupiano professional biography.

 

Staff profile
Jeanette Aanderud-Morrison
The is hope after sexual assault. image of a path with mountains and sun in the clouds.

Care we provide at VA Portland

  • Counseling and Support
  • Assistance with goal setting and safety planning
  • Referral to emergency shelter and other housing options
  • Connection to community-based agencies for legal assistance, advocacy, support groups
  • Information about services and benefits available to you
  • Treatment for Injuries

Specific Treatment Options

Strength at Home (SAH):  

Strength at Home is a 12-week group for Veterans struggling with anger, abusive behaviors, aggression, and violence in intimate relationships (girlfriend, boyfriend, spouse, partner).

Recovering from IPV through Strengths and Empowerment (RISE):

An evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy program for VA patients who have experienced IPV, such as verbal threats, controlling behaviors, coercive or unwanted sexual behavior, and physical aggression. RISE typically consists of up to approximately 8 sessions that are chosen by the Veteran in collaboration with the therapist.

Courageous Voices:

A skills-based support group designed to help Veterans heal from the impact of sexual violence.

Learn more about VA's Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP)

Related Links
External / non-VA resources
Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
As the primary organization representing Oregon’s domestic and sexual violence advocacy programs, we engage diverse voices, support the self-determination of survivors, and provide leadership for advocacy efforts.
DomesticShelters.org
A national online database of domestic violence(DV)/IPV shelters, counseling and legal services.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Provides online safety planning tool and links to state coalitions.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Provides 24/7 hotline and online chat services and resources.
myPlan
myPlan is a free app to help with safety decisions if you, or someone you care about, is experiencing abuse in their intimate relationship. It’s private, secure, personalized, & backed by research.