Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Treatment

Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Treatment is organized by The Center for Addiction Studies and Research. This course has been approved for a maximum of 20 Hours.

Overview:
This course focuses on the interplay between domestic violence and substance abuse and best-practice philosophies for working with domestic violence survivors and batterers in substance abuse treatment settings.

Topics covered include:
• Connection between substance abuse and domestic violence
• Crisis intervention and treatment planning for the survivor client
• Characteristics and profiles of batterers
• Emotional and behavioral effects of violence on children
• Screening and assessment issues
• Treatment issues and considerations
• Cultural considerations
• Legal and ethical considerations