Domestic violence and alcoholism: A study of service providers' attitudes and beliefs.
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Title
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Domestic violence and alcoholism: A study of service providers' attitudes and beliefs.
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Identifier
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AAI9000042
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identifier
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9000042
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Creator
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Lester, Lois Butterworth.
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Contributor
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Adviser: Michael Smith
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Date
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1989
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Social Work | Psychology, Clinical | Sociology, Individual and Family Studies
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Abstract
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Domestic violence workers' attitudes and beliefs toward the dual or concurrent problems of alcohol abuse and spousal/family conflict may impede working with clients that suffer from both problems. An exploratory study and needs assessment of domestic violence agencies and workers within the State of New Jersey has revealed an interest in finding out how to effectively work with clients that are both alcohol abusers and domestically violent. This study discusses the thoughts and feelings of domestic violence workers toward alcohol abuse and domestic violence as concurrent problems, and it describes one model that has developed for working with this specific client population.;A training curriculum was designed, implemented and evaluated that addresses the issues and problems related to treatment interventions and outcomes attributed to the combined problems of alcohol abuse and domestic violence. The training curriculum introduces basic concepts and skills to be used for identification and assessment of alcoholic drinking, breaking through client denial and minimization of the problem, and how alcohol abuse affects verbal and/or physically abusive behaviors.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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D.S.W.
