CONTENTS

About This Course

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the Issues
2. Understanding Alcohol Abuse
3. Understanding Violence Against Women
4. Alcohol and Domestic Violence
5. Alcohol, Sexual Assault, and Rape
6. Prevention and Early Intervention
7. Screening and Assessment
8. Diagnosis and Treatment
9. Legal and Ethical Issues

Supplements
Fact Sheets
Videos
Resources

Silence Hurts
Alcohol Abuse and Violence Against Women

Summary of Module

• Women can be victimized and abused in many ways.
• There are many physical and emotional health problems associated with ongoing abuse.
• Violence and alcohol abuse in the home affect children in lasting ways.
• There are many attainable qualities of a healthy relationship that women should learn about.
• Myths surrounding violence against women hurt many women's chances of getting help.