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    • “Real Tools” Products

    1-coverreal-tools-manual2The “Real Tools” products

    The “Real Tools” products  provide a support group manual and training tools for advocates and other professionals working with women who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, substance abuse and other trauma.

    There are two versions of this manual available. The original 2005 “Real Tools” and the 2008 updated version. The updated version includes expanded information on mental health and trauma issues. Due to the number of requests we receive for the original version, we are including it here for your convenience. These versions are provided in both English and Spanish.

    “Getting Safe and Sober: Real Tools You Can Use: An Advocacy Teaching Kit for Working with Women Coping with Substance Abuse and Interpersonal Violence (2005 Version)”

    “Getting Safe and Sober: Real Tools You Can Use: An Advocacy Teaching Kit for Working with Women Coping with  Substance Abuse, Interpersonal Violence and Trauma, 2nd Edition, Revised 2008″

    Spanish Versions

    A Salvo y Sin Drogas: Materiales Efectivos Que Usted Puede Usar: Una Coleccion de Materiales Educativos Para Trabajar Con Mujeres Que Estan Enfrentando La Drogadiccion y La Violencia Interpersonal, 2005

    A Salvo y Sin Drogas: Materiales Efectivos Que Usted Puede Usar: Una Coleccion de Materiales Educativos Para Trabajar Con Mujeres Que Estan Enfrentando La Drogadiccion y La Violencia Interpersonal,  2008