Understanding substance use coercion as a barrier to economic stability for survivors of intimate partner violence: policy implications

Understanding substance use coercion as a barrier to economic stability for survivors of intimate partner violence: policy implications

Collection:
Health Policy and Services Research
Contributor(s):
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, issuing body.
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Administration for Children and Families. Family and Youth Services Bureau. Division of Family Violence Prevention and Services, issuing body.
Publication:
[Washington, D.C.] : United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation and Youth Services Bureau, Division of Family Violence Prevention and Services, October 2020
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Coercion
Domestic Violence
Substance-Related Disorders
United States
Genre(s):
Technical Report
Abstract:
This brief seeks to further the limited research, policy, and practice on substance use coercion and to increase awareness about this issue among relevant stakeholders. A literature review and key informant conversations identified a number of findings and areas for potential policy and practice responses to substance use coercion: (1) Substance use coercion is common among victims of abuse. (2) Substance use coercion is a barrier to victims' economic stability because it can affect their finances, employment, housing stability, social networks, and public benefits for which they are eligible. (3) Tactics of substance use coercion differ by context (e.g., whether the abusive partner uses substances, whether the survivor has children). (4) Both the domestic violence and substance use fields can strengthen their response to substance use coercion by training staff; providing safe, gender-responsive, trauma-informed services; including survivors' children as part of service delivery; and addressing high staff turnover rates. (5) Systems-collaboration and education efforts are needed between the domestic violence and substance use fields, but also with other stakeholders including child welfare agencies, the criminal justice system, home visiting programs, housing programs, and trauma-informed mental health services. (6) Federal agencies can support the work of states and local programs to address and mitigate substance use coercion. (7) Innovative program and treatment models (e.g., integrated programs, peer-led activities) should be provided and evaluated.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 online resource (1 PDF file (7 pages))
NLM Unique ID:
101775123 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101775123