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1 Treatment Group Proposal Title Heidi Garcia MSW, Walden University SOCW 6121: Advanced Social Work Practice II Dr. Destonie Cormier August 3, 2023

2 Victims of Sexual Assault and or Domestic Violence Treatment Group Abstract The focus for the treatment group for victims of sexual assault and or domestic violence will be on college campuses since there is a higher rate of these crimes on campus. The treatment group will provide support, education, prevention, and therapy for its members. Furthermore, the treatment group will be safe outlet for its members to come together with the guidance of a licensed professional to speak about their trauma openly and without judgement. This can be accomplished through establishing the groups contract, rules, and confidentiality. Additionally, recruitment will be done on campus with flyers and establishing a rapport with campus police. The group will be small and last for 12 weeks with the intent of helping its members through their trauma and graduate from the program with a better understanding of their endured trauma and control over their life altering symptoms. Purpose According to Toseland et, al., (2017), treatment groups have six primary purposes; to support, educate, provide growth for their members, provide appropriate therapy, socialization to their members, and self-help. The treatment group will be for individuals who have endured sexual assault and or domestic violence. The group will be led by a licensed clinician with experience in survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Additional supervision from the clinician's supervisor to occasionally audit the group and check in with the clinician to ensure that the group members have the proper support, education, resources, and utilization of appropriate therapeutic approach.

3 Membership This group will be inclusive and focus on supporting individuals that are currently dealing with physiological and psychological aspects of sexual assault or domestic violence. It will be offered to a mixed culture, with no age restrictions, and inclusive gender identity. Additionally, the group will include survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence so that they are examples of survival and provide insight and guidance to those who are new to the group. The group will be voluntary and held in a safe closed environment due to the sensitivity and trauma experienced by its members. When privacy and trust are developed in a group, members are more likely to disclose pertinent and sensitive information within the group (Toseland & Rivas, 2017). Statement of Need College campus life can be exciting and fun, especially for first and second-year students that want to socialize, attend parties, and drink. Unfortunately, those things can put individuals at risk for potential sexual assault or domestic violence. According to Kimble et, al., (2007), Reports show that there are a substantially high number of college students that endure sexual assault and domestic violence on campus: About 1 in 5 college-aged female survivors received assistance from a victim services agency and 23.1% of TGQN (transgender, genderqueer, nonconforming) college students have been sexually assaulted. Overall, 13% of all students experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation (among all graduate and undergraduate students) (Kimble et, al., 2007). Given the statistical information provided the prevalence of support groups and education on avoiding dangerous situations that can lead to sexual assault and domestic violence is evident and much needed on college campuses.

4 Recruitment Group work must determine the source of recruiting and the methods to target potential members (Toseland & Rivas, 2017). The initial process of recruitment would be implemented by posting flyers on campus to gain interest. I would also speak with campus police to establish a working relationship and provide a flyer and or pamphlets for them to give to the victims that report sexual assault and or domestic violence. Social media can be a good platform to post information on the school's website or social media page- the information for the flyers and social media posting would only be regarding group support for sexual violence and domestic violence and only include a phone number but not include the group's location or schedule. Next I would then screen the members who responded to the flyers by holding a secure and private interview either by phone or in person and I would ask questions regarding their experience with sexual assault and or domestic violence and their commitment to helping victims. After members are recruited the process of training members on how to support them and other members will begin. The training process will cover various topics; emotional support, connecting victims with resources, and respecting everyone's privacy. Providing a safe secure place is important for the group members- this can be done either on campus or if the members are more comfortable with an off-campus location. Maintaining communication with group members is vital and it ensures that the members are provided support and comfort, and maintain the group's success. Composition & Contract The group contract will be created by the clinician and its members to formalize the expectations of the group members and their expectations. The ground rules for the group will be included in the group’s contract, attendance rules, frequency and duration of the meetings,

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