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 of all ages, income levels, and racial-ethnic backgrounds are sexually assaulted.
• Myths about sexual assault stop many women from asking for help and many professionals from treating them effectively.
• Alcohol consumption is associated with increased risk of sexual assault.
• The drugs most related to sexual assault besides alcohol include Rohypnol, GHB, and Ketamine.
• It is important for a woman to get medical help immediately after being sexually assaulted.