Making Evidence-Based Practices More Effective for Survivors Experiencing Substance Use Coercion

Explore how to adapt evidence-based practices to better support survivors experiencing substance use coercion. This session highlights five key enhancements: psychoeducation, awareness of coercion tactics, attention to ongoing safety, coping skill development, and strengths-based approaches, which make any practice more responsive and effective. 

You’ll also learn strategies to engage in collaborative, survivor-centered decision-making while navigating the complexities of trauma, stigma, and safety.

Presented by Gabriela Zapata-Alma, LCSW, CADC, Associate Director of the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health

This webinar is part of WEAVE West Virginia, a statewide pilot initiative led by NCDVTMH and partners that aims to improve outcomes for individuals and their families experiencing intimate partner violence and substance use coercion. Learn more at https://ncdvtmh.org/our-work/cross-sector/weave-west-virginia/