Gender-­Responsive Substance Abuse Treatment Interventions for Women with Domestic Violence Experience

Domestic violence, frequently overlooked in treatment and traumatic in nature, is a problem for women, families and society at large. Although substance abuse treatment programmes are only beginning to recognise the importance of gender-responsive interventions, an increase in the provision of comprehensive services to address issues that undermine recovery should be duly noted. The experience of violence, either as a victim or perpetrator, should be addressed during treatment