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This discussion paper is part of a larger project to develop Promising Practices for supporting women fleeing violence who also have varying levels of mental wellness and substance use in Transitional Houses in BC. Comments, questions and feedback are welcome and will help inform the Promising Practices. Please send comments/feedback to Rebecca by August 1st, 2010. Rebecca Haskell Project Coordinator BC Society of Transition Houses Suite 325, 119 W. Pender Street Vancouver, BC V6B 2S5 T: 604.669.6943 Ext. 221 TF: 1.800.661.1040 Ext. 221 E: rebecca@bcysth.ca ii
CONTENTS Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1 Background ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Terminology ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Discussion Point 1 ..................................................................................................................... 5 Violence Against Women, Mental Wellness and Substance Use: What We Know ................................5 Social Context: Intersecting Identities and Issues .............................................................................. 7 Discussion Point 2 ................................................................................................................... 15 Current Policies, Procedures and Practices in BC and the Yukon ........................................................ 15 Barriers to Accessing Support ........................................................................................................... 16 Discussion Point 3 ................................................................................................................... 19 Barriers to Providing Support ........................................................................................................... 19 Discussion Point 4 ................................................................................................................... 21 Barriers to Collaboration .................................................................................................................. 21 Discussion Point 5 ................................................................................................................... 22 Promising Approaches ..................................................................................................................... 22 Examples ........................................................................................................................................... 25 Next Steps ....................................................................................................................................... 28 Questions for Your Consideration ..................................................................................................... 29 Appendix ........................................................................................................................................... ii iii
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