Listening Session on Intimate Partner Violence, 56427 [2022-19850]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 14, 2022 / Notices Organizations selected by OWH to be Women’s Health Champions will sign a letter of understanding (LOU) with OWH outlining the terms and parameters of their support for the observance(s). Selection as a Women’s Health Champion does not imply any federal endorsement of the collaborating organization’s general policies, activities, or products. Eligibility for Interested Organizations: To be eligible to become a Women’s Health Champion, an organization shall: (1) Have a demonstrated interest in, understanding of, and experience promoting access to resources and information regarding the observance’s goals; or (2) have an organizational or corporate mission that is aligned with the observance’s goals; and (3) agree to sign a LOU with OWH, which will set forth the details of how the organization is supporting the goals of the observance. Letter of Interest Requirements: Each letter of interest shall contain: (1) Organization name, location, website, and submitter’s contact information; (2) a brief description of the organization’s mission and/or values; and (3) a description of how the organization supports or plans to support the observance(s). Submission of a letter of interest does not guarantee acceptance as a Women’s Health Champion. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 237a; 42 U.S.C. 300u–2(a) and 300u–3; and section 13005 of the 21st Century Cures Act. Dated: August 25, 2022. Dorothy Fink, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women’s Health, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. [FR Doc. 2022–19839 Filed 9–13–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–33–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary Listening Session on Intimate Partner Violence Office of the Secretary, HHS. Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health (OWH) is announcing a virtual listening session on the impact that COVID–19 has had on intimate partner violence (IPV). The purpose of the listening session is to exchange information about this topic and seek input from stakeholders and subject matter experts on an individual basis. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:31 Sep 13, 2022 Jkt 256001 OWH may use that information to inform our work in this area. Members of the general public are also invited to view the meeting. DATES: The listening session will be held on September 28, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Procedure for Attendance: Register for the listening session: https:// www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/ vJItfuGgrDsoGxF_ gSJjxdsDaFplyPZKdVo. Website: You can find more information on https:// www.womenshealth.gov/ ipvlisteningsession. Questions for Discussion: OWH seeks to better understand the role the COVID–19 pandemic may play in the reported rise of IPV. Questions for discussion at the public session may include, but are not limited to: • What are you seeing in terms of the pandemic’s impact on IPV trends? • What effective interventions have you identified to address IPV? • How and when can we best engage organizations around IPV in the future? • What are your organization’s suggestions on including perspectives of underserved communities? • What has worked well in your collaboration with government agencies and offices around IPV? Conversely, what is one key barrier you encountered? • How can we improve trust with the communities you represent, work most closely with, and/or advocate on behalf of? • What is your top priority related to the impact of COVID–19 on IPV? • What should we continue to focus on? • Are there any missed opportunities? • How do you think we can best provide access to information related to COVID–19’s impact on IPV? SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background: One recent study in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence revealed 64 percent of individuals who experienced IPV since the start of the COVID–19 pandemic reported that violence was a new characteristic of their relationship (Peitzmeier 2021). We invite organizations who work with victims of IPV; Federal, State, local, and tribal public health officials; and law enforcement to provide insights into the current state of IPV and the impact of the COVID–19 pandemic on IPV. Members of the general public are also invited to view the session. Topics for Listening Session: The listening session is an opportunity for the HHS OWH to hear what individual stakeholders and subject matter experts PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 56427 are experiencing with regard to the pandemic’s influence on IPV, what we should consider when providing assistance or programming, how to include the perspectives of underserved communities, and what stakeholders see as the top priorities in addressing IPV. II. Participation: The meeting is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Details on how to register for this listening session can be found at the top of the Notice. Listening Session Availability: A recording of the listening session will be posted to the OWH YouTube channel, and a transcript of the listening session will be posted at https:// www.regulations.gov. References Peitzmeier, Sarah M., Lisa Fedina, Louise Ashwell, et. al. 2021. ‘‘Increases in Intimate Partner Violence During COVID–19: Prevalence and Correlates.’’ Journal of Interpersonal Violence 8862605211052586. doi: 10.1177/ 08862605211052586. Dated: August 24, 2022. Dorothy Fink, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women’s Health, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. [FR Doc. 2022–19850 Filed 9–13–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–33–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Meeting of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is hereby giving notice that the National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) will hold an inperson meeting. The meeting will be open to the public and public comment will be heard during the meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held June 22–23, 2022. The confirmed meeting times and agenda will be posted on the NVAC website at https://www.hhs.gov/ nvpo/nvac/meetings/ as soon as they become available. ADDRESSES: Instructions regarding attending this meeting will be posted online at: https://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/ nvac/meetings/ at least one week prior to the meeting. PreSUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14SEN1.SGM 14SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 177 (Wednesday, September 14, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 56427]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19850]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of the Secretary


Listening Session on Intimate Partner Violence

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on 
Women's Health (OWH) is announcing a virtual listening session on the 
impact that COVID-19 has had on intimate partner violence (IPV). The 
purpose of the listening session is to exchange information about this 
topic and seek input from stakeholders and subject matter experts on an 
individual basis. OWH may use that information to inform our work in 
this area. Members of the general public are also invited to view the 
meeting.

DATES: The listening session will be held on September 28, 2022, from 
10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
    Procedure for Attendance: Register for the listening session: 
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItfuGgrDsoGxF_gSJjxdsDaFplyPZKdVo.
    Website: You can find more information on https://www.womenshealth.gov/ipvlisteningsession.
    Questions for Discussion: OWH seeks to better understand the role 
the COVID-19 pandemic may play in the reported rise of IPV. Questions 
for discussion at the public session may include, but are not limited 
to:
     What are you seeing in terms of the pandemic's impact on 
IPV trends?
     What effective interventions have you identified to 
address IPV?
     How and when can we best engage organizations around IPV 
in the future?
     What are your organization's suggestions on including 
perspectives of underserved communities?
     What has worked well in your collaboration with government 
agencies and offices around IPV? Conversely, what is one key barrier 
you encountered?
     How can we improve trust with the communities you 
represent, work most closely with, and/or advocate on behalf of?
     What is your top priority related to the impact of COVID-
19 on IPV?
     What should we continue to focus on?
     Are there any missed opportunities?
     How do you think we can best provide access to information 
related to COVID-19's impact on IPV?

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    I. Background: One recent study in the Journal of Interpersonal 
Violence revealed 64 percent of individuals who experienced IPV since 
the start of the COVID-19 pandemic reported that violence was a new 
characteristic of their relationship (Peitzmeier 2021).
    We invite organizations who work with victims of IPV; Federal, 
State, local, and tribal public health officials; and law enforcement 
to provide insights into the current state of IPV and the impact of the 
COVID-19 pandemic on IPV. Members of the general public are also 
invited to view the session.
    Topics for Listening Session: The listening session is an 
opportunity for the HHS OWH to hear what individual stakeholders and 
subject matter experts are experiencing with regard to the pandemic's 
influence on IPV, what we should consider when providing assistance or 
programming, how to include the perspectives of underserved 
communities, and what stakeholders see as the top priorities in 
addressing IPV.
    II. Participation: The meeting is free and open to the public. 
Registration is required. Details on how to register for this listening 
session can be found at the top of the Notice.
    Listening Session Availability: A recording of the listening 
session will be posted to the OWH YouTube channel, and a transcript of 
the listening session will be posted at https://www.regulations.gov.

References

Peitzmeier, Sarah M., Lisa Fedina, Louise Ashwell, et. al. 2021. 
``Increases in Intimate Partner Violence During COVID-19: Prevalence 
and Correlates.'' Journal of Interpersonal Violence 
8862605211052586. doi: 10.1177/08862605211052586.

    Dated: August 24, 2022.
Dorothy Fink,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women's Health, Office of the Assistant 
Secretary for Health.
[FR Doc. 2022-19850 Filed 9-13-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4150-33-P
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