Webinar: Complex Connections: Intimate Partner Violence and Women’s Substance Abuse and Recovery

This event will take place Tuesday, August 1, 2:00–3:30 p.m. EST.

Intimate partner violence (IPV) and women’s substance abuse are often intertwined. Some women turn to substances to cope with the trauma of IPV, and others are coerced into using substances by an abusive partner. High rates of substance abuse among women seeking domestic violence (DV) services, along with high rates of IPV among women seeking substance abuse treatment, underscore the need for an integrated approach. However, DV programs are often unprepared to support women around substance abuse, just as behavioral health providers are often unprepared to identify and respond to IPV.

This webinar focuses on ways behavioral health and DV service providers can work together to address the complex range of issues women face in trying to find safety, access recovery services, and heal from the trauma of IPV.

Topics will include:

• Coercion and women’s alcohol and drug use and abuse
• Screening and engagement regarding personal safety, IPV, and substance abuse
• Effective strategies and evidence-based practices for supporting women experiencing both IPV and substance abuse