He may restrict access to the resources the victim needs in order to comply with her treatment plan C transportation, child care, and health insurance. Your being away from them so much is really taking its toll on them. The abuser may make accusations of infidelity regarding the victim's relationship with self-help group members. Abusers may also coerce the victim into using substances. A victim might respond to the escalation of violence and coercion in the following ways.
Victimization is one of the strongest predictors of relapse for women.
A substance abuse counselor might respond to this client who is not following through on her treatment plan in the following ways. May reinforce the importance of compliance with the treatment plan without recognizing the danger that compliance creates for the victim. As a result, the victim may internalize blame and guilt, and feel additionally pressured to give priority to treatment over safety. May terminate client from treatment. A victim's participation in substance abuse recovery services may precipitate increased violence.