Adverse Childhood Experiences, Domestic Violence and Substance Misuse-An Action Research Study on Routine Enquiry and Practice Responses

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About the Course

This course examines Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and reviews the results of a study that explored the reported histories of ACEs for women experiencing domestic violence and substance use. Additionally, the topic of routinely inquiring about ACEs experiences for domestic violence and related services is reviewed, along with practice implications and recommendations. The topic of how the experience of ACEs relates to substance misuse and domestic violence in adulthood is also explored. This course include practice themes, recommendations for discussing ACEs with clients and responding to disclosure of ACEs, parental and personal substance misuse issues, and challenges for interagency work.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Domestic Violence and Substance Misuse-An Action Research Study on Routine Enquiry and Practice Responses created by Sarah Morton, PhD et al. in 2022.

Publication Details

Publication Date: Jul 2022

Course Material Authors

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Sarah Morton, PhD

Sarah Morton is a professor at the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice, University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland. Dr. Morton has extensive experience in policy, practice and outcome evaluation in relation to addressing complex issues including domestic and sexual violence and drug and alcohol use. She has had multiple works published in peer reviewed journals

Megan Curran, PhD (Social Policy)

Megan Curran is a professor at the Center on Poverty and Social Policy, School of Social Work, Columbia University and is a seasoned social researcher with a particular focus on policy strategies for reducing child and family poverty. She has worked as an legislative analyst, policy advocate, lecturer, and researcher in the United States, United Kingdom, and Ireland. Her work has been published in multiple peer reviewed journals.

Target Audience

This course is appropriate for psychologists, counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists and addiction professionals at all levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 1. Discuss the current study's findings regarding the prevalence of ACEs among the women participants seeking help for domestic violence.
  2. 2 Identify the practice implications of this research for clinicians providing services to clients.
  3. 3 3. Discuss the use of routine ACEs screenings in clinical practice, describe the potential benefits and concerns regarding universal ACEs screening, and link the current and other relevant research findings regarding ACEs to clinical practice. isuse.

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1.5 CE Hours
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  • Behavioral Health

Availability

This course is available until Apr 25th, 2034.

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