CONTENTS

About This Course

Table of Contents

1. Getting The Basics
2. Substance Abuse
3. Violence Against Women
4. Violent Men
5. Alcohol and Violence
6. Alcohol, Drugs and Sexual Assault (Date Rape)
7. Preventing Sexual Assault
8. After a Rape or Sexual Assault
9. Assistance - Women
10. Assistance - Men
11. Legal Options

Supplements
Resources
Glossary
Fact Sheets

It Won't Happen to Me:
Substance Abuse-Related Violence Against Women for Anyone Concerned About The Issues

Module Descriptions

Module 1 - Getting The Basics

Learn about the issues of substance abuse and violence against women. Understand how they are related and the effects each has on the individual and family.

Module 2 - Understanding Substance Abuse

Understand more about alcohol abuse and the behaviors associated with it. Understand the risk factors that may lead to alcohol abuse.

Module 3 - Understanding Violence Against Women

Understand more about the types of violence used against women. Discover the variety of abusive behaviors and learn a tool to assess if a problem exists.

Module 4 - Understanding and Preventing Male Violence

Recognize risk factors for male violence and learn behavioral characteristics of violent men. Understand the role substance abuse has in violence, why women stay in abusive situations, and how to promote healthy relationships.

Module 5 - Alcohol and Domestic Violence

Learn, in more detail, about the relationship between alcohol and domestic violence or dating violence. Understand the cycle of violence and details about the effects of drinking and family abuse on children.

Module 6 - Alcohol, Drugs and Sexual Assault (Date Rape)

Find out the relationship between alcohol and date rape drugs to sexual assault. Understand myths and trends relating to sexual assault.

Module 7 - Preventing Sexual Assault

Discover some ways to protect yourself, messages that mean "NO, and actions that mean "NO." Review helpful tips and ways in which men can help stop rape.

Module 8 - After a Rape or Sexual Assault

Educate yourself on ways to handle situations you or someone you know may experience. Learn how to be a good listener and the aftermath of rape.

Module 9 - Assistance For Women

Find out the options women have if they are victims of abuse, addiction or both. Learn ways in which to help someone who may be addicted or abused. Discover tips to keep yourself safe in your home or at work.

Module 10 - Assistance For Men

Understand the options men have if they are abusive or addicted, or both. Educate yourself on the treatment approaches used with men.

Module 11 - A Woman's Choices Under the Law

Learn about the Federal and State laws on domestic violence and rape. Examine the legal avenues available to women who choose to get protection orders or press charges.