Silence Hurts
Alcohol Abuse and Violence Against Women
Table of Contents
About This Course
Module 1: Introduction to the Issues
Module 2: Understanding Alcohol Abuse
- Objectives
- Introduction
- What Is a Drink?
- Alcoholism and Alcohol Problems
- Theories of Addiction
- Signs of Alcohol Abuse
- Risk Factors for Alcohol Abuse
- Roles in Families Where Alcohol is a Problem
- The Effects of Alcohol and Violence on Teens and Young Adults
- Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA)-Teenagers and Older
- Myths and Facts About Alcohol Abuse
- Summary of Module
- References
- Module 2 Quiz
Module 3: Understanding Violence Against Women
- Objectives
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Statistics on Violence Against Women
- Health Consequences
- The Effects of Alcohol Abuse and Violence on Children
- What Is a Healthy Relationship?
- Equality Wheel
- Myths and Facts About Violence Against Women
- Summary of Module
- References
- Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: Alcohol and Domestic Violence
- Objectives
- Introduction
- Common Characteristics of Alcohol Abuse and Domestic Violence
- Introduction to The Batterer
- The Power and Control Wheel
- Why Women Stay in Abusive Relationships
- Violence During Pregnancy
- Mental Health/Psychiatric Symptoms
- The Connection Between Alcohol Abuse and Domestic Violence
- Patterns of Relationship Violence
- Alcohol and Abusive Men
- Theories of Alcohol and Domestic Violence
- Effects of Drinking and Family Abuse on Children
- Alcohol and Dating Violence
- Adolescent Pregnancy
- Summary of Module
- References
- Module 4 Quiz
Module 5: Alcohol, Sexual Assault, and Rape
- Objectives
- Introduction
- Factors Involved in Sexual Assault
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Related to Sexual Assault and Rape
- Binge Drinking and Sexual Assault
- Strategies for Prevention
- The Aftermath of Rape: Victim Responses
- 5 Stages of Recovery
- Summary of Module
- References
- Module 5 Quiz
Module 6: Prevention and Early Intervention
- Objectives
- Introduction to Prevention
- Prevention Framework
- Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Early Intervention Strategies
- Aspects of Effective Prevention Programs
- Early Intervention
- Matching Levels of Use to Prevention and Pre-Treatment Approaches
- Summary of Module
- Module 6 Quiz
- References
Module 7: Screening and Assessment
- Objectives
- Introduction
- General Screening For Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
- Addressing Alcohol Abuse With Domestic Violence Clients
- Assessing Violence for Women in Alcohol Treatment
- Addressing Alcohol Abuse With Men in Treatment For Violence
- Addressing Domestic Violence With Men in Alcohol Treatment
- Child Maltreatment and Abuse
- Psychiatric Comorbidities
- Safety Planning
- Summary of Module
- References
- Module 7 Quiz
Module 8: Diagnosis and Treatment
- Objectives
- Introduction
- Definitions of Treatment
- Goals of Treatment: Alcohol Abuse
- Effectiveness of Alcohol Abuse Treatment
- Medical and Psychological Profile of Alcohol Use
- Levels of Treatment Services
- Theoretical Approaches: Alcohol Treatment
- Treatment Modalities
- Goals of Treatment: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
- Theoretical Approaches to Treatment: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
- Treatment for Women
- Theoretical Approaches to Treatment: Batterer's Programs
- Treatment for Men
- Community Services
- Summary of Module
- References
- Module 8 Quiz
Module 9: Legal and Ethical Issues
- Objectives
- Federal Law: Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault
- Legal Remedies Within States
- Batterer Intervention Services
- Filing a Civil Lawsuit
- Campus Sexual Assault Bill of Rights
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Communicating With Others
- Communicating With the Legal System
- Summary
- References
- Module 9 Quiz
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Last Updated: 6/14/04
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