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Abolitionist Praxis for Substance Use Clients Who Experience Anti-Drug Policing

Authors :
Darius A. Green
Katharine R. Sperandio
Source :
Professional Counselor. 2024 14(1):48-63.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Because of the long history of anti-drug policing in the United States and the criminalization of substance use, clients who use substances are vulnerable to direct and vicarious experiences of police violence. Consequently, those who use substances may face a greater risk of experiencing symptoms of trauma that counselors should address in treatment. We recommend the use of a trauma-informed and abolitionist praxis in clinical and social justice practices as a framework to support clients who use substances and have histories of exposure to police violence.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2164-3989
Volume :
14
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Professional Counselor
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1434360
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research