Case Study and Qualitative Analysis of Emergency Department Community Advisory Council on Intimate Partner Violence

The authors aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a community advisory council formed between an emergency department (ED) and community-based organizations (CBOs) serving survivors of intimate partner violence. Through qualitative interviews, they identified key factors that facilitated and hindered engagement in this partnership, highlighting the importance of relationship-building behaviors and the impact of collaborative efforts on both tangible projects and cultural shifts within the ED. The study underscores the potential of ED-CBO partnerships to enhance survivor-centered care and improve the continuum of support for individuals experiencing intimate partner violence.