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

• The Institute of Medicine's classification system can be used to match programs to the needs of a targeted population. The three types of interventions are: Universal programs, Selective programs, and Indicated programs.
• Effective prevention programs include several components, including outreach, age-appropriate materials, independence, growth opportunities, culturally sensitive approaches, and commitment to healthy relationships.
• The stages of change in addressing an alcohol or drug problem include precontemplation, contemplation, determination, action, maintenance, and relapse.
• People stop drinking for several reasons. Knowing some of the reasons can help professionals design effective programs or treatments.