Understanding Substance Use Coercion in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence: Implications for Policy and Practice (Summary of Findings from Key Informant Interviews)

In conjunction with the 2019 federal Technical Expert Meeting, this report summarizes findings from conversations with key informants from a range of fields including domestic violence advocates, substance use disorder treatment providers and harm reduction specialists, researchers, policymakers, and people with lived experience. Informants shared insights on the prevalence, impact, and implications of substance use coercion; discussed how substance use coercion affects service engagement and outcomes, including economic stability; and offered strategies for improving responses to substance use coercion and IPV.