Key Reports and Resources on Intimate Partner Violence and Substance Use

Violence at the Intersection of Gender and Disability during COVID-19 30%2C%202020.pdf This submission focuses on the heightened risk of violence at the intersection of gender and disability during the COVID-19 pandemic, including familial and intimate partner violence and violations in the context of reproductiv. [...] The authors also outline the strengths and limitation of the research on IPV/SU connections; and see the limitations of the current research as having inconsistent conceptualization and measurement of IPV, highly varied measurement of SU and SUD as well as lack of inclusion of LGBTQ survivors in the research. [...] Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health (2021) COVID-19, IPV and Substance Use Connections and Implications This info sheet highlights the linkages between COVID-19, intimate partner violence (IPV) and substance use and points to the implications for practice, policy and training for service organizations and frontl. [...] Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health (2021) Action on IPV and Substance Use in the COVID-19 Context This info sheet explores the trends in IPV and substance use in the COVID-19 context and provides information about adaptations to support on IPV, substance use and mental wellness, as well as integrated trauma-informed, eq. [...] Recommended actions include reducing knowledge gaps in relation to women’s drug use and appropriate responses; increasing awareness and promotion of gender-responsive policies and programmes; introducing and expanding services that meet the needs of women who use drugs, irrespective of drug of use, age or subgroup; gender mainstreaming of policies and practices; ensuring the participation of women.