It Won't Happen to Me:
Substance Abuse-Related Violence Against Women
for Anyone Concerned About The Issues
Table of Contents
About This Course
Module 1: Getting The Basics
- The Complicated Relationship Between Substance Abuse and Violence
- Motives for Alcohol and Drug Use and Violence
- Myths and Facts about Substance Abuse and Violence Against Women
- The Connection Between Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Violence Against Women
- Substance Abuse and the Violent Partner
- Effects of Substance Abuse and Violence on Children
- Summary
- References
Module 2: Substance Abuse
- Introduction
- What Is a Drink?
- Alcoholism
- Behavior Associated with Substance Abuse
- How To Tell If Someone Has a Drinking Problem
- Risk Factors for Substance Abuse
- Effects of Substance Abuse on Children
- Summary
- References
Module 3: Violence Against Women
- Introduction
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual Assault
- Marital Rape
- Date Rape and Dating Violence
- Abuse
- The Methods and Ways of Abusers
- The Power and Control Wheel
- Assessing a Problem
- Summary
- References
Module 4: Violent Men
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Characteristics of Batterers
- Role of Substance Abuse
- Why Women Stay in Abusive Relationships
- Promoting Healthy Relationships
- What Men Can Do To End Male Violence Against Women
- Summary
- References
Module 5: Alcohol and Violence
- Introduction
- Common Characteristics of Alcohol Abuse and Domestic Violence
- Patterns of Domestic Violence
- Cycle of Violence
- Role of Alcohol in the Cycle of Violence
- Effects of Drinking and Family Abuse on Children
- Alcohol and Dating
- Issues for Teens
- Summary
- References
Module 6: Alcohol, Drugs and Sexual Assault (Date Rape)
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Trends
- Myths of Sexual Assault
- Role of Alcohol in Sexual Assaults
- Risky Behaviors
- Other Drugs Related to Sexual Assaults
- Summary
- References
Module 7: Preventing Sexual Assault
- Increasing Your Safety
- What Can You Do To Protect Yourself?
- Helpful Hints for Protecting Yourself
- What Can Men Do To Help Stop Rape?
- Messages That Mean NO
- Actions That Mean NO
- What To Do If Someone Tries To Force You To Have Sex
- Summary
- References
Module 8: After a Rape or Sexual Assault
- What To Do If You Are Raped or Sexually Assaulted
- What To Do If A Friend or Coworker Is Raped or Sexually Assaulted and Comes to You for Help
- What To Do If Your Child Is Raped or Sexually Assaulted
- What To Do If Your Spouse or Partner Is Raped or Sexually Assaulted
- What To Do If Your Mother Is Raped or Sexually Assaulted
- How To Be a Good Listener
- The Aftermath of Rape
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Summary
- References
Module 9: Assistance - Women
- Introduction
- Women in Abusive Relationships
- Women With Addictions
- Abused Women With Alcohol and Drug Issues
- Services a Community May Offer
- What You Can Do If Someone You Know Needs Alcohol Treatment
- What To Do If You Think Someone You Know Is a Battered Woman
- How To Help Someone Who Is Being Abused
- Safety Planning
- Summary
- References
Module 10: Assistance - Men
- Introduction
- Programs For Abusive Men
- Men With Addictions
- Men Who Abuse Alcohol or Drugs and Are Violent
- Approaches to Treatment for Men
- What You Can Do If You Know an Abuser Who Needs Treatment
- Summary
- References
Module 11: Legal Options
- Federal Law: Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Sexual Assault
- Legal Remedies Within States
- Legal Definitions
- Summary
- References
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Last Updated: 6/15/04
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