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1. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK
JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA
NEW DELHI
The Intersection of SubstanceAbuse and DomesticViolence: Understanding the links
and Seeking Solutions
Presenter: Shahzad Khalid Recourse Persons: Dr. SanjayOnkar Ingole
Chairperson: WaqarTalha Khan Prof. Zubair Meenai
Recorder: Aqsa Parveen GroupConference: MSW (SEM II) 2023

2. AGENCY
 THE CREATIVE THINKERS FORUM (TCTF) WAS ESTABLISHED ON 24 JANUARY 2001 UNDER SOCIETY
REGISTRATION ACT 1860.
 VISION AND MISSION: A CHILD'S EDUCATION INVOLVES MORE THAN JUST ACADEMIC KNOWLEDGE AND IS
INFLUENCED BY FACTORS SUCH AS OPPORTUNITIES, ATTITUDE, AND EXPOSURE. THE TCTF ADDRESSES TO
BRIDGE THE GAP IN THE SOCIETY BY STRIVING TO PROVIDE EVERY UNDERPRIVILEGED WOMAN, YOUTH, AND
CHILD IN INDIA WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE AN EDUCATION AND PURSUE PROSPERITY.
 AREA OF OPERATION: THE AGENCY OPERATES IN INDIRA KALIYAN VIHAR AND COLLABORATES CLOSELY WITH
THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO ENSURE THAT THEIR EFFORTS ARE ALIGNED WITH THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS AND
PRIORITIES.
 PROGRAMS RUN BY THE AGENCY: COMPUTER PROGRAM
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ‘SAKSHAM
NARI SHAKTI KENDRA
DAY CARE AND PLAY SCHOOL ‘BAALWADI’

3.  THE OKHLA PHASE-1, BLOCK C COMMUNITY IS SITUATED CLOSE TO THE GOVINDPURI
METRO STATION. IT IS SITUATED AT THE BASE OF THE TUGHLAQABAD FORT HILLS .
 AS PER THE DDA SURVEY CONDUCTED IN 2021 UNDER THE IN-SITU SLUM
REHABILITATION SCHEME, 97% OF FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY ARE MIGRANTS, AND
92% OF THE POPULATION IS ILLITERATE, WITH ONLY 8% BEING LITERATE.
 THERE IS ONE PRIMARY SCHOOL IN THE VICINITY, AND THE LANGUAGE SPOKEN IN THE
AREA IS HINDI. THE COMMUNITY HAS ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY AND JAL BOARD WATER
SUPPLY PIPELINE. WATER IS SUPPLIED ON ALTERNATE DAYS. NO HOUSE HAS A PERSONAL
TOILET.
 THE EXTERNAL AREA OF THE COMMUNITY HOMES MANY SMALL-SCALE FACTORIES AND
INDUSTRIES, A POLITICAL PARTY OFFICE, TEMPLES, A MOSQUE, AND TWO TRADE UNION
OFFICES. THERE ARE LOCAL CLINICS, A CHARITABLE DISPENSARY, AND AANGANWADI

4. MAJOR ISSUES IN COMMUNITY
 Alcoholism and Substance abuse
 Open Drain and Clogged Ditches
 Malnutrition amongst pregnant women and young girls
 Lack of Career Guidance for Youth
 Early marriages, especially for young women

5. OBJECTIVES:
 To develop an in-depth understanding of community dynamics and it’s impact on
people
 To mobilise the identified internal and external resources for the benefit of the
community.
 To practice individualised interventions with the identified
families/individuals/groups with special reference to urban communities set up.
 To strengthen the ability to translate consciously theoretical inputs into the practice
realm.
 To move towards professional development of self.

6. MAJOR TASKS HANDLED:
 The trainee met with various stakeholders including the MLA Mr. Sahiram Pehlwan,
regarding the cleaning of the drains.
 Trainee went on with a cleanliness drive under the waste management campaign.
 Participated in various camps such as CSC Camp, Vaccination Camp, Sanitary pad
distribution camp.
 Helped with making the quarterly report of the agency.
 The trainee handled case work with individual and members of the family.
 Formed group called ‘BAL ADHIKAR MANCH’ to tackle community problem.

7. MAJOR LEARNINGS
 Understanding the structure and functioning of an organisation
 Application of social work principles and ethics
 Community engagement and partnerships with community stakeholders.
 Understanding Human Behaviour, defence mechanisms and Social Functioning.
 Networking with organizations for necessary actions and intervention.
 The importance of Teamwork and professionalism
 Importance of People management skills, Flexibility, creativity, and patience.

8. CHALLENGES FACED
 Inability to maintain connections with important community stakeholders due to
their engagements.
 Language and cultural barriers.
 Red tapism; while working with the concerned authorities.
 During training social work trainee realized that a professional case worker might be
better equipped to handle the cases more efficiently.
 As a trainee working with individuals and families who required behavioural change,
the trainee felt ill-equipped to handle the clients effectively despite having access to
a range of tools and techniques, the limited expertise in utilizing them often left the
trainee feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to proceed.
 Dependence on supervisor's input for basic challenges.

9. The Intersection of Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence: Understanding
the Link and Seeking Solutions”
 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARE TWO ISSUES THAT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
ON INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES IN INDIA.
 WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL IS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, THEY MAY BECOME
MORE AGGRESSIVE AND PRONE TO VIOLENT OUTBURSTS
 VIOLENT BEHAVIOUR CAN HAVE A DEVASTATING IMPACT ON THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF
FAMILY MEMBERS, PARTICULARLY WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO ARE OFTEN THE PRIMARY VICTIMS
OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
 IT IS IMPORTANT TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THIS CAN INVOLVE RAISING
AWARENESS, PROVIDING COUNSELLING AND THERAPY, AND CREATING SAFE SPACES FOR
INDIVIDUALS TO SEEK HELP.

10. FOCUS OF THE PAPER
 Casework interventions:
 Counselling
 Open communication
 Non judgemental attitude
 Connecting with peer support groups
 Childcare assistance
 In conclusion, the intersection of substance abuse and domestic violence is a complex issue
that requires a multifaceted approach to address in an Indian context. By understanding the
link between these issues and implementing solutions, we can create a safer and healthier
environment for individuals, families, and communities in India.

11. POINTS OF DISCUSSIONPOINTS OF
DISCUSSION
 The social work trainee expect for the critical appraisal with comments and
suggestions on social work interventions done so far.
 How do we go about with the discussion on alcoholism and substance abuse,
normalization of domestic violence and mental health issues with the people who
clearly have more alarming issues, like survival to deal with?
 Does the contemporary discourse around Mental Health exclude certain groups and
why?