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Committed to Safety for ALL Survivors: Guidance for Domestic Violence Programs on Supporting Survivors Who Use Substances
Domestic and sexual violence (DSV) can have significant effects on one’s health and mental health, including increased risk for substance use concerns. In addition to using substances in order to cope with experiences of violence, survivors of substance use coercion may also be coerced to use substances, face increased violence if they do not use substances, and have their attempts to engage in treatment and recovery sabotaged by an intimate partner or ex-partner. At the same time, many advocates feel unprepared to help survivors address concerns related to substance use and substance use coercion, resulting in increased barriers and risk of revictimization.
Committed to Safety for ALL Survivors assists programs and advocates in supporting survivors who use substances by providing practical strategies embedded within an accessible, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed (ACRTI) approach.
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Committed to Safety for ALL Survivors: Webinar Series
The Committed to Safety for ALL Survivors guide is accompanied by a five-part webinar series, which leads viewers through each section of the guide and offers further explanation and best practices. Full descriptions and recordings of all webinars will be added to our webinar archive here. To jump to a particular webinar in the series, please click the relevant title below:
- Introducing NCDVTMH’s New Guide: Committed to Safety for ALL Survivors
- Understanding the Dimensions of Substance Use and Why Survivors May Continue to Use Substances
- Organizational Policies and Practices that Promote Safety Within Programs
- Meeting People Where They Are and Resources that Promote Safety, Healing, and Empowerment
- Supporting Survivor Safety and Choice Within Substance Use
