Advocating at the Intersections of Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Substance Use Coercion
April 2023
National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC)
In addition to using substances to cope with trauma, survivors may also be coerced to use substances, face increased violence if they do not use substances, and have their attempts to engage in treatment and recovery sabotaged by a partner or ex-partner – all tactics of substance use coercion. This session will demonstrate Accessible, Culturally Responsive, and Trauma-Informed approach to supporting survivors experiencing trauma and substance use coercion.