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Exploring Agreement on Appropriate Responses to Domestic Violence and Sexual Trauma Across Victim Advocates, Mental Health Service Providers, and Substance Abuse Treatment Providers
Women & Criminal Justice
  • Denise C. Herz, California State University
  • Meghan S Stroshine, Marquette University
  • Kristen Houser, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Format of Original
26 p.
Publication Date
1-1-2006
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Original Item ID
doi: 10.1300/J012v16n04_06
Abstract

Research suggests that survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault are more at risk than the general population for substance abuse and/or mental health disorders (Kendler et al., 2000). Additionally, research suggests that survivors of both crimes are at risk to be “multiply diagnosed-have” a history of victimization, a mental health diagnosis, and abuse of alcohol and drugs (Steele & Rechberger, 2002). While advocates have called for a change in the treatment of trauma survivors to treat their multiple needs, the availability of collaborative care between victim advocates and behavioral health professionals remains questionable. Using survey data collected from victim advocates, mental health service providers, and substance abuse treatment providers, this study assesses the extent to which providers of different backgrounds agree on how to effectively and appropriately serve domestic violence and sexual assault survivors-the first step in achieving the goal of holistic care.

Comments

Women and Criminal Justice, Vol. 16, No. 4 (2006): 119-144. DOI.

Citation Information
Denise C. Herz, Meghan S Stroshine and Kristen Houser. "Exploring Agreement on Appropriate Responses to Domestic Violence and Sexual Trauma Across Victim Advocates, Mental Health Service Providers, and Substance Abuse Treatment Providers" Women & Criminal Justice (2006) ISSN: 1541-0323
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/meghan_stroshine/9/