Survivor-centered advocacy with mental health and substance abuse systems

Saturday, October 10, 2009: 2:15 PM-3:35 PM
Edgewood A/B (Sheraton New Orleans Hotel)
Speakers:
Laurie Thompsen, West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Grace Mattern, New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence


Description:
This workshop will focus on the co-occurrence of domestic violence, mental health issues and substance abuse. Survivor-centered models and trauma-informed strategies for addressing these concerns will be presented, including promotion of local integration of services, cross-training, and statewide support through the state domestic violence coalition. Participants will also have time to share their own models and engage in discussion on challenges and successes.

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