Author ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2668-1508

Date Available

11-20-2024

Year of Publication

2024

Document Type

Doctoral Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

College

Social Work

Department/School/Program

Social Work

Advisor

Dr. Natalie Pope

Abstract

Domestic violence programs are essential resources for survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). Programs offer services that go beyond providing safety and shelter. To improve outcomes, program staff have expanded services to meet the needs of survivors. One population of survivors that has gained attention in the peer-reviewed literature is survivors who use substances (SWUS). These survivors have unique needs and are at increased risk of IPV due to substance misuse. Research about the support available to SWUS after they access shelter is scarce. Using cross-sectional data from a national sample of 97 U.S. domestic violence programs, this study describes the prevalence of substance use management (SUM) practices, predictors and indicators associated with SUM practice implementation, and program directors’ recommendations to improve services. Significant associations between director and program characteristics and SUM score were identified. The programs that collect data about SWUS and that utilize screens and assessments to identify use had increased SUM scores. The low level of SUM implementation and reported challenges to serve SWUS indicate a framework is needed to facilitate increased implementation of harm reduction practices in domestic violence programs.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.13023/etd.2024.439

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