PSYC 353 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Emergency Contraception, Active Listening
26 Mar 2018
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Community-based responses to sexual violence emerged in the early 70"s. Over time, these early groups evolved into small independent, freestanding organizations staffed by volunteer paraprofessionals (has some experience with the field, but aren"t licensed/credentialed) Federal and state funding led to increased requirements for credentialed staff and more oversight (i. e. , board of directors) By the 1980"s, there was a shift toward collaboration with larger social service organizations. Today there is a greater emphasis on providers having a wider range of skills (cultural competency, active listening, assessment and intervention strategies. Crisis intervention (ci) primary goal is establishing the client"s immediate safety and increasing their ability to cope effectively. Individual and group counseling is usually offered free of charge (don"t need insurance either) Services are either offered by paraprofessionals or credentialed therapists. Rape crisis staff are helpful when survivors need medical to legal advocacy. Wasco (2004) provided evidence that survivors experienced less emotional distress and gained access to valuable resources***
