27 minutes. © 2000, Sidran Traumatic Stress Foundation.
Available from Sidran Foundation, 200 East Joppa Rd., Suite 207
Baltimore, MD 21286
Phone: (410) 825-8888
Web site: www.sidran.org.

This video emphasizes the need for domestic violence advocates, substance abuse counselors and mental health service providers to share perspectives and expertise with one another in order to better address the needs of women who report substance abuse or mental health problems in addition to relationship abuse. Designed to stimulate dialogue and closer collaboration, the video features professionals and advocates from various sub-specialties within mental health and social service fields discussing how their approaches differ from one another. The commentary also emphasizes the importance of bridging differences and improving communication and coordination in order to better serve women with co-existing domestic violence, childhood abuse, mental health and/or chemical dependency issues.

Recommended for social service providers working in mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence and child welfare sub-specialty areas.