Assisting Victim

Individuals experiencing crisis often feel a loss of control in their lives and have a need to reestablish this sense of control. A primary strategy in reestablishing control is mobilizing the client (James & Gilliland, 2013, p. 56). I would work with Jennifer to establish an immediate contact for support, whether this is her best friend, a rape crisis center or hotline, or a support group. I may recommend an outside support, such as a rape crisis clinic or group, due to Jennifer's feelings of not wanting to share with her current support network. According to a review of rape services reported by sexual assault victims, what rape survivors recalled as the most appreciated service was the support of an individual to talk to and request services from, who were outside of the realm of a mental health professional. Mental health

Sexual assault and the Massachusetts Department of Public works with local rape crisis centers to gather statistical data so we can assess and know the facts and realities of rape in Massachusetts. While statistics do not tell the whole story of sexual assault, they can help us paint a picture of the problem. The forensic nurse has an integral part of this specific population’s victimization. A forensic nurse should have a basic knowledge of the type of offender the rapist can be. As a certified sexual assault investigator for Middlesex County I have investigated, collected evidence, arrested, testified and successfully aided in the prosecution and conviction of rapists. I will explore the definition of rape and criminal statutes related to the crime of rape, rape trauma syndrome, and some of the drugs a perpetrator uses to assist in commission of this crime and how the FN and the police share a different but equal role in prosecuting the offender.

A trauma informed model of practice should centre upon a perspective that asks the client user ‘what happened to you’ rather than ‘what is wrong with you’ (Bloom and Farragher). This approach promotes the base line for which the service should be impliemented; an approach which enable to cliet to connect how their trauma has influence their behaviour, feelings, coping mechanisim and general perspective (Felitti et al. 1998). Staff within the home should have a good degree of trauma informed care as this enable for a deeper understanding of how the trauma can impact upon the individual and allow for holistic care (Harris and Fallot, 2001) and enables better support and help reduce to protential for re-tramatisation via triggers and uncousious re-enactment of trauma (SAMHSA, 2010). Implementing the above approach the client can receive the holistic carer they require in order to begin to overcome the trauma they have experienced.

Across the country, new tools are being provided to states, localities, and community-based helping professionals to aid with the development of policies and prevention interventions designed to meet individuals in their environment and develop frameworks such as trauma-informed services that are tailored towards the private health and human services field to enhance the human services system’s ability to deliver person and family centered services in a cost effective manner.

Most people often fail to perceive trauma accurately. In many occasions, some individuals often dismiss or think of it as something that is curable. However, it is an unfortunate and complicated form of damage that requires careful consideration and is not easy to deal with. Besides, trauma occurs on a scale that varies depending on each individual. It is arguable that nearly every individual has dealt with trauma in their lives.

The Violence of Care: Rape Victims, Forensic Nurses, and Sexual Assault Intervention. NYU Press, 2014.

It will be important to conduct the trauma based assessment as early as possible. However, it is vital that a therapeutic rapport be established with the client before proceeding in asking questions regarding the trauma. It takes time for a traumatized individual to trust and be willing to disclose their experiences. When it is felt that the client is ready it is important to let the client know that they have the right to not answer questions. It is important to discuss why we are asking the questions and ensuring the client that we have their best interests in mind and can provide them with a safe and secure location to work through the trauma.

Also provide referrals to the victims to get proper help. Then they have the role of helping the victim with housing accommodation. Finding shelter and accommodations, making sure the victim is safe. Attending meetings and interviews as an advisor. Her office is located in the student health and counseling center. There are no signs saying victim advocate, just to make it more discrete. That way the victim does not feel as if people around would know they are seeing a victim advocate. She also mentions there are three responses when it came to trauma. They are fight, flight, and freeze. When it comes to victims on campus the number one contributing factor is

In most cases, social services would be involved in helping the victim either cope or get medical attention.

Working with my client I would like to see their behavior changing at each session. I want to see that my intervention strategies are helping the client. However, I know I would need to be patient because treatment takes time.To keep my personal need for a quick response to the intervention, I would need to review my client's case, including their past, current capabilities, and symptoms. I cannot expect treatment to work quickly. There is no specific amount of time for clients to receive therapy. Some clients may need short-term interventions, while others may need long-term. Depending on the client's situation, the length of treatment and the methods used during intervention will vary. The length of interventions depends on the client's goals, symptoms, history, and level of trauma. For instance, if the client does not have a past history of trauma and a long list of symptoms, they may be able to complete treatment in a shorter period compared to clients with multiple events of trauma, negative symptoms, and a poor support

Victims of sexual violence is the first population we will discuss. “On average, there are 321,500 victims (age 12 or older) of rape and sexual assault each year in the United States” (Rain.org, “Victims of Sexual Violence: Statistics,” 2016, para. 1). Criminal justice professionals will encounter rape victims and sexual assault victims. Police officers have the duty of charging and arresting the perpetrator and getting the persons assaulted to safety. Victims of rape and sexual assault have to

The three basic treatment principles are 1) address the traumatic symptoms and co-bid conditions, 2) improve adaptive functioning and help the client return to feeling safe and trusting, and 3) contain the traumatic effects from the traumatic event as much as possible and try to prevent relapse.

Therapy can help many aspects of a persons life. There are different injuries or birth defects that need to be treated to perform everyday activities. A variety of different therapy methods and treatments, depending on the personal weakness, can help improve someone’s everyday life.

In a nutshell, a patient undergoing therapy for PTSD is expected to explore feelings and thoughts related to the trauma, learning coping techniques, and deal with feelings of self-blame, mistrust, and guilt, and address relational and social problems (Smith & Segal, 2011).

The term “Psychological trauma” refers to damage wrought from a traumatic event, which that damages one’s ability to cope with stressors. “Trauma” is commonly defined as an exposure to a situation in which a person is confronted with an event that involves actual or threatened death or serious injury, or a threat to self or others’ physical well-being (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). Specific types of client trauma frequently encountered by which therapists and other mental health workers frequently encounter in a clinical setting include sexual abuse, physical , or sexual assault, natural disasters such as earthquakes or tsunamis, domestic violence, and school or/and work related violence (James & Gilliland, 2001). Traumatic