Safety and Sobriety Manual - January 2005

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Safety and Sobriety Manual

Best Practices in Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse January 2005

Domestic Violence/Substance Abuse Interdisciplinary Task Force of the Illinois Department of Human Services

Dedication

This document is dedicated to the thousands of victims, addicts and children who daily seek safety, sobriety and justice.

Contents

• Task Force Members/Field Reviewers for Best Practices Document
• Dedication
• lntroduction from 2000 Edition
• lntroduction to the 2005 Edition
• Definitions

Lessons Learned

• Lessons from the Illinois Substance Abuse/Domestic Violence Pilot Initiative
• Lessons Learned from Successful Collaborations

Best Practices

• Addressing Substance Abuse in Domestic Violence Agencies
• Addressing Domestic Violence in Substance Abuse Treatment for Women
• Addressing Substance Abuse in Batterers' Programs
• Addressing Domestic Violence in Substance Abuse Treatment for Men

Special Settings

• Public Assistance (TANF)
• The Criminal Justice System
• Child Welfare

Special Populations

• Racial and Ethnic Groups
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered People
• Children Dually Exposed to Batterers and Parental Substance Abuse
• References

Appendix

Screening Tools

• Screening Guidelines Developed by Pilot Sites:
  • Guidelines for Completing Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Screens
  • Domestic Violence Screening Tool
  • Substance Abuse Screening Tool
• Screening Tools for Substance Abuse
  • Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (SMAST)
  • Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST)
  • Commonly Abused Drugs (Courtesy of NIDA)
• Screening Tools for Domestic Violence
  • Sample Screening Questions (for victim and perpetrator)
  • Red Flags of Abusive Partners

Tool Kit

Wheels

• Use of Power and Control Wheels
• Power and Control Wheel
• Power and Control Model for Women's Substance Abuse
• Power and Control in Lesbian, Gay, Transgender & Bisexual Relationships
• Lesbian/Gay Power and Control Wheel
• Advocacy Wheel
• Equality Wheel
• Abuse of Children Wheel
• Nurturing Children Wheel
• Children Coping with Family Violence Wheel
• Community Accountability Wheel
• Immigrant Power and Control Wheel
• Three Circles Power and Control Wheel

Handouts

• Cycle of Violence
• Manifestations of Violence
• Tactics of Power and Control in Intimate Relationships Involving HIV/AIDS
• 10 Myths About Lesbian and Gay Domestic Violence
• Sample Personalized Safety Plan

More handouts

• Woman Abuse/Substance Abuse: What is the Relationship?
• Naming the Problem
• Safety at Support Group Meetings
• Using 12 Step Groups
• Sorting Out Messages

Forms

• Confidentiality -- Legal Protection
• Confidentiality of Drug and Alcohol Patient lnformation
• Prohibition on Redisclosure of lnformation
• Consent for Release of Confidential lnformation
• Sample Mutual Services Agreement

Articles

• Domestic Violence and Chemical Dependency: Languages Different
• KEY ASSUMPTIONS OF THE DV COMMUNITY
• How Can Your AODA Program Better Respond To Issues of Domestic Violence?
• What are the differences between lntimate Partner Abuse Intervention Programs and Anger Management Programs?

Note: lnformation regarding Illinois Department of Human Service funded domestic violence providers and substance abuse treatment providers can be obtained at http://www.dhs.state.il.us/.