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Working with Intersecting/Co-occurring Issues

Survivors and victims of domestic violence lead complex lives and often face a multitude of challenges or intersecting life circumstances that must be considered in order to create a comprehensive response. The resources listed here promote a holistic approach to service provision by exploring the impact of these issues on the lives of victims and survivors.
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Intimate Partner Sexual Violence
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  • Connections: Intimate Partner Sexual Violence (IPSV) PDF (32 p.) by Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (Spring/Summer 2008)
    The articles within this issue illustrate the complexities of IPSV, while painting a picture of a systematic response. [More Info]
  • The Effectiveness of Sexual Assault Services in Multi-Service Agencies PDF (11 p.) HTML by Debra Patterson with contributions from Sally Laskey, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (September 2009)
    This Applied Research paper examines whether organizational affiliation and structure affect the quantity and quality of sexual assault services. The paper offers recommendations for future research evaluating the effectiveness of rape crisis centers. [More Info]

Child Abuse
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  • Connecticut Department of Children and Families Domestic Violence Consultant Initiative: A State Child Welfare Agency Response to Domestic Violence PDF (28 p.) by David Mandel, Department of Children and Families Domestic Violence Consultation Initiative (March 2008)
    This report describes the impact of the Safe and Together model, developed specifically for domestic violence cases involving children to improve practice and decision making with the goal of safety, permanency and well-being of children at its center. [More Info]
  • Intersections Between Domestic Violence & Childhood Maltreatment Conference HTM by Ontario Women's Directorate, Scott Research Lab, University of Toronto (October 2004)
    This is a collection of powerpoint presentations orginally presented at the conference in Toronto. These conference materials are helpful to professionals working to address the intersection of violence against women, fatherhood and parenting. [More Info]
  • Responsible Fathering: Intervention at the Intersection of Woman Abuse and Child Maltreatment HTML by Global Violence Prevention, Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA)
    This series of 3 online training modules is based on case studies where participants are asked to respond to multiple choice questions as they read the cases, taking on the perspectives of different types of professionals. [More Info]
  • Parental Alienation Syndrome & Parental Alienation: Research Reviews PDF (17 p.) HTML by Joan S. Meier, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (January 2009)
    This VAWnet document provides a historical and research overview of Parental Alienation Syndrome and Parental Alienation, identifies strategic issues for advocates working with victims, and offers guidelines to improve courts’ treatment of these issues. [More Info]
  • Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect CFM (3 p.) PDF (5 p.) by Child Welfare Information Gateway (January 2008)
    This document provides an overview of mandatory reporting rules and requirements for all States, D.C., Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories. [More Info]
  • Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect: A Resource Guide for Mandated Reporters PDF (16 p.) by Child Safety and Permanency Division, Minnesota Department of Human Services (August 2006)
    This guide, specific to Minnesota, is designed to help practitioners better understand the mandated reporter statute and to outline appropriate actions to take when child abuse or neglect is known or suspected. [More Info]
  • The Effects of Childhood Stress on Health Across the Lifespan PDF (18 p.) by Jennifer S. Middlebrooks, MSW, MPH and Natalie C. Audage, MPH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (2008)
    This document summarizes the available research on childhood stress and its long-term consequences. Of particular interest is the stress caused by child abuse, neglect, and repeated exposure to intimate partner violence. [More Info]
  • Building Bridges Between Domestic Violence Organizations and Child Protective Services PDF (39 p.) HTML by Linda Spears, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (February 2000)
    This document is a resource for advocates seeking to strengthen efforts to help battered women with abused and neglected children. [More Info]
  • The Overlap Between Child Maltreatment and Woman Abuse PDF (7 p.) HTML by Jeffrey L. Edleson, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (Revised April 1999)
    An examination of the research on the overlap between child abuse and woman battering. The author explores the dynamics of overlapping violence and discusses the limitations of the research on this topic. [More Info]
  • The Relationship Between Domestic Violence and Child Abuse PDF (3 p.) by Prevent Child Abuse America (September 1996)
    Cites surveys and reports published between 1987 and 1996, briefly describing: what is domestic violence; what is child abuse; how does domestic violence affect children; and similarities/correlations between domestic violence and/or child abuse. [More Info]

Health & Mental Health
* See the Special Collection on Domestic Violence and Health Care, which organizes resources into the following five areas: 1) the impact of domestic violence on health; 2) public health approaches to domestic violence prevention; 3) guidelines and issues concerning identification and intervention by health care providers; 4) information about collaboration between health care providers and domestic violence advocates; and 5) training.
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  • Rural Health Response to Domestic Violence: Policy and Practice Issues HTM (20 p.) by Rhonda M. Johnson, MPH, CFNP, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (August 2000)
    This paper provides a brief overview and synthesis of recent efforts to improve the health care response to domestic violence in rural communities. Includes literature review and model practices and/or programs for identified key policy issues. [More Info]
  • When Closeness Goes Wrong HTML by Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (February 2008)
    In this podcast, Michele Black discusses a link between intimate partner violence and illnesses, including asthma, arthritis, stroke, increased heavy or binge drinking, smoking, and risk factors such as HIV or sexually transmitted diseases. [More Info]
  • Addressing violence against women and HIV testing and counseling: A meeting report PDF (60 p.) by World Health Organization (2007)
    This meeting report is an outcome of a consultation held in 2006 on how HIV testing and counseling programs can take into account and address intimate partner violence and other concerns related to women. [More Info]
  • Assessment for Lifetime Exposure to Violence as a Pathway to Prevention PDF (12 p.) HTML by Linda Chamberlain with contributions from Peggy Brown, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (February 2006)
    This document provides a brief overview of the research on lifetime exposure to violence and the long-term health consequences of violence. It also examines how assessment for lifetime exposure to violence can create a pathway to prevention. [More Info]
  • Building Bridges Between Domestic Violence Advocates And Health Care Providers PDF (41 p.) HTML by Janet Nudelman, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (June 1999)
    This paper describes opportunities for practice and policy agenda collaborations that respond to the growing challenges facing advocates working to end domestic violence in the health care arena. [More Info]
  • Domestic Violence Health Care Provider Training Evaluation Toolkit HTML by Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) (2003)
    This toolkit was developed in response to the desire by educators to evaluate their trainings for healthcare providers on the topic of domestic violence. Includes several helpful tools for measuring health care providers' knowledge of related issues. [More Info]
  • Mental Health and Domestic Violence: Collaborative Initiatives, Service Models, and Curricula PDF (77 p.) by Carole Warshaw, M.D. and Gabriela Moroney, M.A., The Domestic Violence and Mental Health Policy Initiative (September 2002)
    Describes concerns of state domestic violence coalitions and mental health providers and/or agencies and provides model initiatives and programs that have begun the work of responding to the mental health needs of battered women and their children. [More Info]

Housing & Homelessness
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  • Financial Empowerment Curriculum: Moving Ahead Through Financial Management HTML (1 p.) by The Allstate Foundation and the National Network to End Domestic Violence, Inc. (May 2010)
    This curriculum can help domestic violence survivors who are struggling to eat, find a safe place to live, hold a job, achieve academic goals, support children, seek asylum from cruelty, protect assets, or overcome identity theft. [More Info]
  • Runaway and Homeless Youth and Relationship Violence Toolkit HTML by the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, in collaboration with the Family Violence Prevention and Services Program of HHS (February 2010)
    This toolkit was developed by and for advocates in the runaway and homeless youth and dv/sa fields to help programs create partnerships, meaningful services, and effective intervention and prevention strategies for working with youth at risk. [More Info]
  • Developing A Framework To Provide Transitional Housing For Survivors Of Domestic Violence: Teleconference Summary PDF (4 p.) by C. M. Sullivan & D. Cain, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (December 2003)
    This summary describes MI’s efforts to develop a feminist, empowerment-based framework for providing transitional supportive housing for DV survivors. It describes who was interviewed and gives a brief summary of the results of the study. [More Info]
  • Federal Housing and Domestic Violence: Introduction To Programs, Policy, And Advocacy Opportunities PDF (26 p.) HTML by Jill Davies and Robin Hammeal-Urban, Building Comprehensive Solutions To Domestic Violence, National Resource Center On Domestic Violence (October 1999)
    This paper identifies key policy issues and trends in housing policy. Issues are addressed through case examples and discussion questions for critical thinking. Specific advocacy interventions are reviewed. A glossary defines housing terms. [More Info]
  • Homelessness & Family Trauma: The Case for Early Intervention PDF (6 p.) by National Health Care for the Homeless Council, Health Care for the Homeless Clinician's Network (May 2003)
    This issue of Healing Hands focuses on the impact that homelessness has on children, especially for those who have experienced sexual, physical and/or emotional abuse or are in environments where this abuse is occurring. [More Info]
  • Housing And Battered Women: A Case Study of Domestic Violence Programs in Iowa PDF (12 p.) HTML by Amy Corriea, Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (March 1999)
    This paper describes the design, implementation and results of a survey of Iowa’s DV programs. Study goals were to describe housing services by DV programs and identify barriers battered women face in securing affordable housing. [More Info]
  • Housing and Battered Women: Increasing Battered Women's Access to Federal Housing Programs PDF (8 p.) HTML by R. Hammeal-Urban, Building Comprehensive Solutions To Domestic Violence, National Resource Center On Domestic Violence (June 1999)
    This paper provides information on why survivors would want to get in a housing program as soon as possible and how to advocate with PHAs in annual and five-year planning processes. A sample letter to HUD explains the importance of housing. [More Info]
  • Housing and Battered Women: Using Housing Vouchers to Assist Battered Women Move From Welfare to Work PDF (8 p.) HTML by R. Hammeal-Urban, Building Comprehensive Solutions To Domestic Violence, National Resource Center On Domestic Violence (1999)
    The paper identifies barriers faced by many survivors as they attempt to move from welfare to work and shows how the HUD welfare-to-work voucher program can help women overcome these obstacles. Advocacy strategies with PHAs are emphasized. [More Info]
  • Housing Discrimination Against Victims of Domestic Violence by W. Weiser & G. Boehm, Clearinghouse Review (2002)
    This excellent article describes the federal and state laws that may be used to assist survivors of domestic violence facing eviction or loss of housing opportunities due to battering perpetrated against them. [More Info]
  • Innovative Strategies To Provide Housing For Battered Women PDF (29 p.) HTML by Amy Corriea, Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (January 1999)
    This paper highlights 8 DV programs response to the housing needs of battered women. All initiatives describe collaborative relationships with agencies, including PHAs, homeless coalitions, nonprofit housing developers and/or homeless service providers. [More Info]
  • Teleconference: Housing and Domestic Violence by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (September 2004)
    Teleconference facilitated by Allison Randall of the National Network to End Domestic Violence. The collection of associated articles address the numerous complex difficulties victims of domestic violence face in obtaining and maintaining housing. [More Info]
  • Trauma and Homelessness PDF (4 p.) by Health Care for the Homeless Clinicians’ Network, National Health Care for the Homeless Council (April 1999)
    This newsletter provides information about the physical, sexual and emotional trauma experienced by homeless individuals and gives guidelines and tools for primary care physicians and mental health providers who are treating the homeless. [More Info]

Incarceration
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  • Safe Return: Working Toward Preventing Domestic Violence When Men Return From Prison PDF (20 p.) by Mike Bobbit, Robin Campbell, & Gloria L. Tate, Vera Institute of Justice (November 2006)
    Summarizes results of roundtable discussions examining ways to address IPV when men return from prison. Addresses institutional resistance, ways to involve intimate partners in reentry planning, and the value of cultural competence. [More Info]
  • Women's Experiences of Abuse as a Risk Factor for Incarceration PDF (13 p.) HTML by Mary E. Gilfus, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (December 2002)
    Violence perpetrated against women and girls increases their risk of arrest and incarceration; this paper examines the intersections of violence that are forcing abused girls and women into the criminal justice system not as victims, but as offenders. [More Info]

Literacy
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  • Reaching Individuals Along All Literacy Levels PDF (5 p.) by Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (September 2006)
    This technical assistance bulletin is intended to support counselors/advocates and prevention educators in reaching individuals along all literacy levels. [More Info]

Poverty
For more information, see the Special Collection on Poverty, emphasizing key documents on children and poverty, how poverty is measured, the intersection of domestic violence and poverty, and media messaging.
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  • Economic Stress and Domestic Violence PDF (15 p.) HTML by Claire M. Renzetti with contributions from Vivian M. Larkin, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (September 2009)
    This Applied Research paper provides data on domestic violence rates across social classes, highlights the relationship between economic stress and domestic violence, and explores employment, social support networks, and weaknesses in social services. [More Info]
  • Building Opportunities for Battered Women's Safety and Self-Sufficiency PDF (20 p.) HTML by Jill Davies, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (1998)
    This practice paper provides background information about domestic violence and describes options battered women need available to them in order to be safe and more economically independent. [More Info]
  • Early Childhood, Domestic Violence, and Poverty: Helping Young Children and Their Families PDF (180 p.) by Editor, Susan Schechter, University of Iowa School of Social Work (January 2004)
    This series of papers contains practical guidelines and policy recommendations for pediatric health settings, early childhood programs, family support providers, police, and DV agencies. Individual papers in the series are available for download. [More Info]
  • Economic Education Programs for Battered Women: Lessons Learned from Two Settings PDF (25 p.) by Katie Ciorba VonDeLinde & Amy Correia, Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (April 2005)
    This BCSDV paper discusses economic education, sometimes also called, "financial or economic literacy." The discussion describes well-established economic education programs based in domestic violence agencies in Iowa and St. Louis, Missouri. [More Info]
  • Economic Resource Connections for Battered Women: A Collaborative Community Approach PDF (2 p.) by Andrea Farney, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (September 2004)
    This newsletter features Her Will, Inc. It describes their approach to establishing and maintaining resource connections for battered women and their families. A list of BCS papers on job opportunities and training for battered women is also included. [More Info]
  • Expanding Solutions for Domestic Violence and Poverty: What Battered Women with Abused Children Need from Their Advocates PDF (16 p.) HTML by Susan Schechter, Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (June 2000)
    This paper uses examples from the child welfare system to raise questions about the limitations of current DV advocacy strategies for low-income women. The paper challenges the U.S. traditional battered women's movement to expand its solutions. [More Info]
  • Fact Sheet: Victims of Domestic Violence and TANF Reauthorization PDF (2 p.) by National Network to End Domestic Violence (Spring 2004)
    This fact sheet addresses the issues that face battered women on welfare. The fact sheet discusses the impact of the Family Violence Option, marriage promotion, and education and job training in the TANF program and their possible impact on victims of dom [More Info]
  • Housing and Battered Women: Using Housing Vouchers to Assist Battered Women Move From Welfare to Work PDF (8 p.) HTML by R. Hammeal-Urban, Building Comprehensive Solutions To Domestic Violence, National Resource Center On Domestic Violence (1999)
    The paper identifies barriers faced by many survivors as they attempt to move from welfare to work and shows how the HUD welfare-to-work voucher program can help women overcome these obstacles. Advocacy strategies with PHAs are emphasized. [More Info]
  • Integrating Anti-Poverty Work into Domestic Violence Advocacy: Iowa's Experience PDF (12 p.) by Amy Correia and Katie M. Ciorba VonDeLinde, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (October 2002)
    This document describes how the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) approached integrating economic advocacy into its work in order to better respond to the financial concerns of battered women and their families. [More Info]
  • Policy Blueprint on Domestic Violence and Poverty PDF (24 p.) by Jill Davies, Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (March 2002)
    This paper offers a new and important tool for advocates working with domestic violence and poverty issues in single or multiple systems. It provides a straightforward framework for policy analysis and concrete policy implementation strategies. [More Info]
  • Strategies to Expand Battered Women's Economic Opportunities PDF (36 p.) HTML by Amy Correia, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (January 2000)
    This document is an overview of strategies implemented to increase economic opportunities for low-income women and families. Organizing efforts, job training and opportunity development, creating assets, and governmental responses are described. [More Info]
  • Supporting Battered Women's Economic Development: One Community's Effort PDF (20 p.) HTML by Trish Bonica, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (December 2000)
    This document discusses a process used in St. Louis, Missouri to support battered women's economic development. It explores ways that women's safety and well-being can be enhanced by access to income, financial resources, and opportunities to save money. [More Info]
  • Welfare and Domestic Violence Against Women: Lessons from Research PDF (14 p.) HTML by Eleanor Lyon, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (August 2002)
    This paper provides a summary of the research on the connections between poverty, public assistance, employment, and violence against women. Implications for working with battered women who receive TANF are discussed in detail. [More Info]
  • Welfare, Poverty, and Abused Women: New Research and its Implications PDF (18 p.) HTML by Eleanor Lyon, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (October 2000)
    This summary of studies on domestic violence and TANF recipients explores their physical and mental health and work experience. It focuses on interference from their partners, barriers to work, the Family Violence Option, and the Child Support Exemption. [More Info]

Religion, Spirituality & Faith
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  • Bibliography of Sexual and Domestic Violence in the Jewish Community PDF (29 p.) by Marcia Cohn Spiegel, Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA) (Revised January 2004)
    In addition to providing a list of organizations working on this issue, this bibliography lists the following types of resources: Periodicals; Books; Journal Articles; Newspaper Articles; Newsletter Articles; and Directories. [More Info]
  • Domestic Violence Prevention & Education in Faith-Based Communities HTML by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (2004)
    This collection highlights resources developed to aid in prevention initiatives within communities of faith. Included are several educational articles, sample campaign materials, bulletin inserts, sermons, ceremonies, and other worship materials. [More Info]
  • The Primer: Helping Victims of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse in Polygamous Communities PDF (56 p.) by Utah and Arizona Offices of the Attorney General (June 2006)
    This resource was designed to assist human services professionals, law enforcement officers and others in helping victims of domestic violence and child abuse from polygamous communities in Arizona and Utah. [More Info]
  • Religion & Domestic Violence: Information and Resources PDF (84 p.) by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) (2007)
    This collection of information packets serves as an introduction to the complex and varied issues that religion and faith can present for victims and survivors of domestic violence and their advocates in both the faith and secular communities. [More Info]
  • Religion & Domestic Violence: Information and Resources - Overview PDF (6 p.) by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) (2007)
    The first part in this series of information packets, the Overview reviews the complex and varied issues that religion and faith can present for victims and survivors of domestic violence and their advocates in both the faith and secular communities. [More Info]
  • Religion & Domestic Violence: Information and Resources - Key Issue: Interpretations of Religious Doctrine PDF (10 p.) by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) (2007)
    Certain interpretations of particular religious tenets are often used by batterers to manipulate and control their partners. Frequently referenced tenets that focus on the nature of heterosexual marriage have been included for discussion in this packet. [More Info]
  • Religion & Domestic Violence: Information and Resources - Key Issue: Working with Victims PDF (8 p.) by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) (2007)
    Religion and faith are part of deeply held belief systems for many and can play a significant role in the experiences of victims/survivors. Supportive faith communities and secular programs can help identify options that are unique to their situations. [More Info]
  • Reshape, Issue 14: Faith Communities PDF (23 p.) by National Sexual Assault Coalition Resource Sharing Project (Spring 2005)
    This issue focuses on ideas for collaboration between faith based communities and sexual assault and domestic violence programs. Faith communities explored in this issue include Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, and Muslim. [More Info]
  • Violence Against Women and the Role of Religion PDF (8 p.) HTML by Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune and Rabbi Cindy Enger, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (March 2005)
    This document provides an overview of some of the basic issues and questions that confront religiously identified women who have experienced abuse, and outlines strategies for clergy and secular anti-violence advocates to reach out to one another. [More Info]

Substance Abuse
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  • Screening Chemically Dependent Battered Women IN... NOT OUT of our Programs PDF (12 p.) by Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV) (October 2001)
    This issue of the A-Files makes visible the experience of substance abusing battered women and our challenge as advocates to develop responsive services in our programs. Includes several articles and resources. [More Info]
  • Getting Safe and Sober: Real Tools You Can Use PDF (217 p.) by Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (Revised 2008)
    A practical tool kit for use with women who have substance abuse or chemical dependence problems and who are, or have been, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or sexual abuse. [More Info]
  • It Won't Happen to Me:
 Substance Abuse Related Violence Against Women for Anyone Concerned About The Issues HTM by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP): Prevention Pathways (2004)
    This 11-module online course discusses substance abuse, violence against women, the connection between the two, signs and symptoms, myths, how to see if a problem exists, as well as prevention, treatment and legal options. [More Info]
  • Silence Hurts: Alcohol Abuse and Violence Against Women (for Professionals) HTM by Prevention Pathways, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) (2004)
    This online course describes these 'hidden problems' and identifies risk factors, screening and assessment tools, prevention and intervention strategies, tools for clients, and legal issues. [More Info]
  • Alcohol and Sexual Violence Perpetration PDF (16 p.) HTML by Antonia Abbey with contributions from Lydia Guy Ortiz, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (December 2008)
    This Applied Research paper examines the frequent co-occurrence of alcohol and sexual violence perpetration. Identifying the different ways alcohol relates to perpetration can aid in the development of effective sexual violence prevention strategies. [More Info]
  • Interpersonal Violence and Alcohol PDF (16 p.) by World Health Organization (2006)
    This report summarizes research on the relation between alcohol and violence - noting important consequences for child maltreatment and intimate partner violence specifically. [More Info]
  • Substance Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence PDF (15 p.) HTML by Larry Bennett and Patricia Bland, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (May 2008)
    This document provides an overview of the research on the relationship between substance abuse and woman battering, covering the victim’s use of substances and the specific needs for domestic violence services for those with substance abuse problems. [More Info]
  • Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy PDF (9 p.) HTML (9 p.) by Alisa K Lincoln, Jane M Liebschutz, Miriam Chernoff, Dana Nguyen and Hortensia Amaro, BioMed Central (September 2006)
    This article discusses the results of a study and concludes that substance abuse treatment programs should incorporate violence exposure questions into clinical use as a matter of policy. [More Info]
  • Getting Safe and Sober: Real Tools You Can Use - Support Group Manual and Supplementary Materials for Advocates PDF (177 p.) by Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (2005)
    The primary goal of this support group manual is to help advocates and providers better meet the safety needs of battered women and survivors of sexual assault who are impacted by their own or another’s substance use, misuse or addiction. [More Info]
  • The False Connection Between Adult Domestic Violence and Alcohol HTML (5 p.) by Theresa M. Zubretsky and Karla M. Digirolamo, New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (1996)
    Explores the relationship between victimization and the development of alcohol/other drug problems in women; the relationship between a batterer's use of substances and his violence; and compares "co-dependency" and the effects of victimization. [More Info]
  • Model Protocol For Working with Battered Women Impacted by Substance Abuse PDF (31 p.) by Lupita Patterson, Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (February 2003)
    Designed to help advocates better meet the safety needs of all battered women by providing them with tools to address service needs and options for those impacted by their own or another’s substance use, misuse or addiction. [More Info]
  • Violence in the Lives of Women in Substance Abuse Treatment: Services and Policy Implications PDF (11 p.) by Suzanne Swan, Stephanie Farber, and Donna Campbell, The Connecticut Women's Consortium (2000)
    Presents a review of the literature relating domestic violence, trauma, and substance abuse treatment; discusses the philosophical barriers between service providers; and describes the results of the study, offering policy and treatment recommendations. [More Info]
  • Safety and Sobriety: Best Practices in Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse PDF (119 p.) by Domestic Violence/Substance Abuse Interdisciplinary Task Force, Illinois Department of Human Services (July 2000)
    This manual outlines procedures that human service professionals can follow when they are facing clients living with both domestic violence and substance abuse, and provides guidance for forging collaborations between agencies. [More Info]
  • Guidance to States: Treatment Standards for Women With Substance Use Disorders PDF (252 p.) by The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors with The Women's Services Network (August 2008)
    This document is based on the knowledge and experience of the WSN members, with the objective of helping States to improve alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment services to women. [More Info]

Workplace/Employment
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  • Intimate Partner Violence, Employment, and the Workplace by J. Swanberg, T. Logan, and C. Macke, Vol. 6, Trauma, Violence, & Abuse 286-212 (October 2005)
    This article is a literature review on violence against women and employment. It includes information on types of job interference tactics by perpetrators, employer responses and attitudes, consequences for employers, and survivor responses. [More Info]
  • Know Your Rights on Your Job: Workplace Discrimination Overview PDF (12 p.) by National Council of La Raza (2005)
    This document, in Q&A format, provides basic information on hiring discrimination, workplace safety, health care, language rights, wages and hours, joining a labor union and law enforcement actions. [More Info]
  • Domestic Violence in the Workplace PDF (2 p.) by National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (2007)
    This fact sheet gives stats on costs, job performance and productivity, and impacts of dv on employment. Resources are listed. [More Info]
  • The Facts on the Workplace and Domestic Violence PDF (2 p.) by Family Violence Prevention Fund (2004)
    This fact sheet provides statistics on the prevalence, costs, and employers’ perspectives regarding domestic violence in the workplace. [More Info]
  • Recognize. Respond. Refer. What to Do When Abuse at Home Comes to Work PDF (2 p.) by Liz Claiborne, Inc.
    This brochure provides general information about recognizing domestic violence in the workplace and addressing colleagues - victims or abusers - appropriately. [More Info]
  • The Impact of Violence in the Lives of Working Women: Creating Solutions, Creating Change PDF (17 p.) by NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund (2002)
    This resource provides background information about violence against women in the workplace, explains key pertinent legal issues, and suggests ways employers can develop responses and solutions that fit their company’s needs. [More Info]
  • Economic Stress and Domestic Violence PDF (15 p.) HTML by Claire M. Renzetti with contributions from Vivian M. Larkin, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (September 2009)
    This Applied Research paper provides data on domestic violence rates across social classes, highlights the relationship between economic stress and domestic violence, and explores employment, social support networks, and weaknesses in social services. [More Info]
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