Addiction and Domestic Violence Resources

Many people send me their program information to highlight and share or I find resources to add to my guide, and I'd like to share two resources that can be highly valuable to victims of domestic violence that suffer from substance abuse issues. Sometimes the pain of living with abuse can trigger substance abuse.

Domestic Abuse Resource Guide
https://www.ridgefieldrecovery.com/resources/domestic-violence-addiction/

ASAM American Society of Addiction Medicine
https://www.asam.org/resources/publications/magazine/read/article/2014/10/06/intimate-partner-violence-and-co-occurring-substance-abuse-addiction

Comments

January is Stalking Awareness Month!

January is a time for new beginnings and a fresh start; however, many victims that endure the horrors of stalking do not find life so easy. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 7.5 million U.S. adults are stalked in one year. For this reason, more awareness needs to happen. The National Stalking Awareness Website can provide education and resources to help. You can also join the campaign to end stalking by tweeting or posting a message of hope or a stalking fact! Please visit http://stalkingawarenessmonth.org/about

Tools to prevent crime. Don't become a victim...be informed!

Visit the National Crime Prevention Council's website at www.ncpc.org to learn prevention tools. You can also learn about the newest prevention campaigns addressing education on ID theft, crimes against seniors, promoting safer communities, and sign up to receive updates on the latest consumer scams. You are your biggest protection from criminals! Educate yourself and be aware! In addition, learn how to reduce the risk of sexual violence by obtaining information and resources at www.nsvrc.org . The National Sexual Violence Resource Center is a great tool for advocates looking for online training and support.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Get educated! Promote healthy relationships!

Domestic Violence impacts 1 in 4 women. Please educate yourself on the warning signs and help promote healthy relationships! Visit the following websites for more information: http://nnedv.org/getinvolved/dvam.html http://www.nrcdv.org/dvam/home http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/09/30/presidential-proclamation-national-domestic-violence-awareness-month-201 You can also contact me with questions or comments at pandatheadvocate@gmail.com. Join the purple ribbon campaign! Read Love is a Battlefield: The Survival Guide available on Amazon.com.

The Victim Assistant 🐼

Search This Blog