In this document, you will learn about how domestic violence victims who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may need help coping with the high levels of stress and stimulation that can exist in a shelter. Living communally is challenging, especially when other residents are dealing with trauma, high levels of stress and fear, and with distressed children. Because TBI affects different people differently, residents will have different needs. Screening for TBI during shelter intake will help you identify ways to make the shelter more accessible and user-friendly.
