Intimate Partner Violence Survivors’ Perspectives of Safety and the Risk of Firearms
BWJP conducted a series of interviews with survivors of intimate partner violence affected by firearms to understand their own perceptions…
Propositions: Survivors and Substance Use
The following excerpts from social science literature may help attorneys and other practitioners better understand the intersection of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization and substance use/substance use disorder (SUD). These selected passages can be a starting point for further research. These excerpts may also help practitioners recognize the context in which survivors of IPV use substances. This context is crucial, particularly when working with survivors who are charged with crimes related to substance use.