and/or substance abuse; history of suicide; family violence AMA reports that 1 in 4 women who attempt suicide have history of DV 2. Activity: place cards in the appropriate suicide risk column (Mild Risk, Moderate Risk, or Severe Risk); discuss Substance Abuse Substance abuse is linked to violence in complex ways: Violent men are more likely to abuse alcohol than men: 52-85% of violent men abuse substances (rate is 3 times that of nonviolent men) Substance abuse can disinhibit control of behavior, possibly resulting in more violent or severe abuse; but batterers can control their behavior- they decide if and when they will be violent. Substance abuse can be used as the trigger or excuse for violence; there is a correlation between the two, but correlation does not imply causation. Substance abuse may increase the “enjoyment” for the abuser. Substance abusers are violent more frequently, inflict more serious injuries (including increased sexual violence), and more likely to be violent outside of the home than batterers who do not abuse substances. Substance abuse and SDV are two separate issues, and each must be addressed; “curing” the substance abuse will not automatically stop the violence Victims may also abuse alcohol or drugs to the pain, and that increases their vulnerability and decreases their ability to secure help. (15 min) Break (Note – you may want to break before the substance abuse section above) (30 min) Trauma Stewardship Materials Needed: Bring a copy of Trauma Stewardship to show participants. Tell them a Trauma Stewardship little bit about the context of the book. book Give participants the Trauma Stewardship handout.
and/or substance abuse; history of suicide; family violence AMA reports that 1 in 4 women who attempt suicide have history of DV 2. Activity: place cards in the appropriate suicide risk column (Mild Risk, Moderate Risk, or Severe Risk); discuss Substance Abuse Substance abuse is linked to violence in complex ways: Violent men are more likely to abuse alcohol than men: 52-85% of violent men abuse substances (rate is 3 times that of nonviolent men) Substance abuse can disinhibit control of behavior, possibly resulting in more violent or severe abuse; but batterers can control their behavior- they decide if and when they will be violent. Substance abuse can be used as the trigger or excuse for violence; there is a correlation between the two, but correlation does not imply causation. Substance abuse may increase the “enjoyment” for the abuser. Substance abusers are violent more frequently, inflict more serious injuries (including increased sexual violence), and more likely to be violent outside of the home than batterers who do not abuse substances. Substance abuse and SDV are two separate issues, and each must be addressed; “curing” the substance abuse will not automatically stop the violence Victims may also abuse alcohol or drugs to the pain, and that increases their vulnerability and decreases their ability to secure help. (15 min) Break (Note – you may want to break before the substance abuse section above) (30 min) Materials Needed: Trauma Stewardship book Trauma Stewardship Bring a copy of Trauma Stewardship to show participants. Tell them a little bit about the context of the book. Give participants the Trauma Stewardship handout.
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