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Silence Hurts: Alcohol Abuse and Violence Against Women (for Professionals)


Description

This online course for professionals, part of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention's Prevention Pathways Web site, provides detailed information about alcohol abuse and several forms of violence against women. Continuing education units (CEUs) are offered for successful completion of this course.

This course addresses the following topics:

  • Introduction to the issues
  • Understanding alcohol abuse
  • Understanding violence against women
  • Alcohol and domestic violence
  • Alcohol, sexual assault, and rape
  • Prevention and early intervention
  • Screening and assessment
  • Diagnosis and treatment 
  • Legal and ethical issues

Free registration is required to access this tool.
Links to the Tool:
This tool is available at: https://www.pmrts.samhsa.gov/PrevCourses/TableofContents.aspx?cid=3

Developer

Center for Substance Abuse Prevention; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (U.S.)

Funding Sources

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (U.S.)


QualityTool Topic

Disease/Condition-Related


History

  • Release Date: 06/2004
  • Original Summary: 09/2006
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Last updated: November 14, 2012.