Safety and Sobriety Manual - January 2005

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Safety and Sobriety:

Best Practices in Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse
January 2005
Domestic Violence/Substance Abuse Interdisciplinary Task Force
Of the Illinois Department of Human Services

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Dedication

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

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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/.