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This course explores the complexities of working at the intersection of intimate partner violence and substance use. Participants will explore why responses rooted in trauma- and violence-informed, gender-transformative care, informed by sex-, gender-, and equity-based analyses, are essential, and will practice strategies that uphold safety, empowerment, and self-determination.  

What You Will Learn

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of why approaches that simultaneously address IPV and substance use, rooted in trauma- and violence-informed (TVI) care , gender transformative thinking, and informed by sex-, gender-, and equity-based analyses (SGBA+), are essential.
  2. Learn about how the differential impacts of various substances including nicotine, alcohol, opioids, meth, and cannabis impact those affected by IPV and impact service responses.
  3. Practice skills to reduce stigma, open supportive conversations, utilize motivational interviewing principles, and apply trauma- and violence-informed practices that uphold safety, empowerment, and promote recovery.
  4. Recognize and address stigma connected with SU and the co-occurrence of SU and IPV.
  5. Explore and regulate personal biases that can impede working in ways that align with service-user-centered care.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Live Online Lecture
Days
W
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Feb 11, 2026 to Mar 04, 2026
Schedule
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Total Hours
12.0
Format
Online: with real-time learning  
Fee
Course Fee $425.00

What to Expect

This is an interactive course; you will engage online with your class and instructor through our online learning management system. Plan to log into your course regularly throughout the week.

There are live Zoom sessions scheduled for this course. 

February 11 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm ET
February 18 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm ET
February 25 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm ET
March 4 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm ET

Completion Requirements

This is a graded course where a complete or incomplete will be issued. Evaluation will be based on participation and completion of course activities. Attendance in the live Zoom sessions are mandatory.

Textbook

No textbook required.

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