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A question of commitment – improving practitioner responses to domestic and sexual violence, problematic substance use and mental ill-health
- Authors:
- HOLLY Jennifer, HORVATH Miranda A.H.
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 5(2), 2012, pp.59-67.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The Against Violence & Abuse project aims to develop good practice for responding to survivors and perpetrators of abuse who also have a dual diagnosis. This article reviews what is already understood to be best practice in this area, and presents the initial learning from the project evaluation. In line with other research, levels of routine enquiry or enquiry about experiences of violence were low amongst staff from all organisations participating in the project. In comparison staff seemed somewhat more likely to enquire about substance misuse and mental health issues. Wide variation in attendance at training was found with a complex relationship between training and confidence emerging. The authors concluded that a lot more training, organisational support and research is needed to ensure that professionals who have contact with women who have experienced abuse, have mental health or substance use problems are asking their clients about all three issues, ensuring victims with complex needs having access to the necessary protection and support.
Skills for recovery: a recovery-oriented dual diagnosis group for veterans with serious mental illness and substance abuse
- Authors:
- TOPOR David R., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work with Groups, 36(2/3), 2013, pp.222-235.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) are at a high risk for abusing alcohol and illicit substances relative to the general population. This use, even in small quantities, can negatively affect mental and physical health. Group therapy is an evidence-based treatment for individuals dually diagnosed with SMI and a substance abuse disorder. The Skills for Recovery group used a recovery-oriented therapy manual for dual diagnoses and was informed by the International Association for Social Work with Groups' Standards for Social Work Practice with Groups throughout the development and implementation of the group. (Publisher abstract)
Made to measure: bespoke services for young adults examples of promising practice
- Authors:
- DEVITT Kerry, LOWE Kevin
- Publisher:
- Young People in Focus
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 54p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Designed to highlight the work of services working exclusively with young adults, and to inspire and encourage others to create similar projects, this guide is intended to be used by frontline staff, service commissioners, policy makers, and by young adults themselves. The research on which it is based took place between October 2009 and June 2010. It included primary case study research, involving interviews and focus groups with professionals and young adults from 6 projects and services in England, and desk-based research, collating information about organisations working with young adults, aged 16 to 25, across the UK. The case study projects are: Switchback (based in London, for young men moving back into the community after prison), The Yard Project (based in Lowestoft, for young adults who find it difficult to sustain education, training or employment), Bridging the Gap (based in Brighton and Hove, for young people with mental health needs), IceBreak (based in Plymouth, for young adults who are experiencing severe emotional distress), Young Addaction Derby (for young adults who require support for drug use), and Young Carers Transition Service (based in Worcester, for young adult carers). The publication provides examples of promising practice together with the views of staff involved in setup and delivery, of young people benefiting from the services, and of service commissioners. It includes messages and top tips on supporting services for young adults, and a directory of young adult services.