This day will explore attitudes and beliefs around drugs and alcohol as well as the different types of substances and how they can be used and misused within a domestic violence context. The legal and health issues around drugs and working with clients who use drugs will also be covered as well as appropriate methods to ask about substance use and the consequences and next steps after disclosure.

Learning Objectives

To gain basic awareness of substances and their effects
To learn about the myths and realities regarding substance misuse and domestic violence
To understand the legal and health issues surrounding drugs and drug use
To learn how to ask about drug/alcohol use and respond to disclosure
To learn ways of working with survivors who have additional substance problems

Who Should Attend?

Priority will be given to staff from front line domestic violence services who wish to improve their response to survivors who may have problematic substance use. Non-specialist staff are advised to attend the course 'The links between domestic violence and substance misuse' which is specifically designed for professionals who work in more generic fields and may be better suited to your needs.

For further information, please contact Karen Bailey, Stella Project Co-ordinator via email or phone 020 7785 3862.

Or download and complete the attached booking form to request a place.

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