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New Resource – The Relationship Between Intimate Partner Violence and Substance Use: An Applied Research Paper
This applied research paper provides an overview of recent studies on the relationship between substance use and experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV), including the prevalence of co-existing substance use and IPV. While there is some evidence suggesting a relationship between … Continue reading
New Resource – Research Brief: Women Who Experience Intimate Partner Violence and Prenatal and/or Postpartum Depression: Prevalence and Interventions
This timely research brief explores the relationship between Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Prenatal and/or Postpartum Depression highlighting an emerging body of research indicating that IPV increases a woman’s risk for developing PPD and that experiencing any mental health condition … Continue reading
New Resource – Member Programs’ Survey
Since 2013, NCDVTMH has been working with state/territory domestic and sexual violence coalitions to measure changes in their member programs’ capacity for engaging in work from a trauma-informed perspective. To this end, NCDVTMH developed the Member Programs Survey (MPS) for … Continue reading
Register now for this upcoming webinar: DV, Mental Health, and Substance Use Coercion
Domestic Violence, Mental Health, and Substance Use Coercion Monday, March 7, 2016 4:00:00 PM CST – 5:30:00 PM CST There is now a large body of research demonstrating that abuse and violence are associated with a wide range of health … Continue reading
Survey Invitation: Are You an LGBTQ Survivor? We Want to Hear from You!
The National LGBTQ DV Capacity Building Learning Center (a joint project of The NW Network and the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs) wants to hear from queer survivors, and we need your help! We are working with the National Domestic … Continue reading
NCDVTMH Celebrates Its 10-Year Anniversary!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. And this October, NCDVTMH celebrated its 10-year anniversary! We looked back over the past 10 years and selected a few of our most frequently requested publications. Click here to view our Domestic Violence Awareness … Continue reading
NCDVTMH Discusses a TI Approach to DV Courts in CCI’s Technical Assistance Bulletin
As part of our Trauma-Informed Legal Advocacy (TILA) Project, NCDVTMH was recently featured on a webinar hosted by the Center for Court Innovation, archived and available here: http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org/2015/09/a-trauma-informed-approach-what-dv-court-professionals-need-to-know-new-webinar-recording/ As a follow-up to this webinar, a brief article, A Trauma-Informed Approach: What Domestic … Continue reading
Two Foundational Texts on IPV and Mental Health — Now Available Online for the First Time!
Written by NCDVTMH Director Dr. Carole Warshaw with co-authors Phyllis Brashler and Jessica Gil in 2009, these two chapters provide a comprehensive overview of the impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) on mental health and an approach to mental health … Continue reading
A Trauma-Informed Approach: What DV Court Professionals Need to Know (New Webinar Recording)
The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health was honored to present on a webinar hosted by the Center for Court Innovation. This webinar is now available online: A Trauma-Informed Approach: What Domestic Violence Court Professionals Need to Know … Continue reading
New Resource! Suggested Readings: Research on Mind-Body Approaches to Wellness and Healing
Suggested Readings: Research on Mind-Body Approaches to Wellness and Healing Mind-body approaches to supporting health and wellness encompass a range practices that focus on the connections between our minds, emotions, bodies, and spirits. It includes practices such as yoga, tai … Continue reading
