AOD Worker’s Guide to Domestic and Family Violence
Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) affects many people in Australian society. The people you work with in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) settings are at heightened risk of being affected by family violence, and you have a unique opportunity to assist them.
This resource aims to provide basic information to assist you in working with clients who may be experiencing domestic and family violence. Asking about violence and abuse is part of your role, and having a basic understanding of the dynamics of DFV will help you to be better equipped to identify and respond to clients who are experiencing DFV.
A Guide to Family Violence for Mental Health Professionals
This unique resource has been designed to assist mental health professionals to effectively support those they work with who are or have been impacted by family violence.