Being heard
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UK health care professionals awareness of the trauma that can accompany rape has led to better support services and a greater sympathy towards victims, who are often reluctant to disclose details of an assault. One of the key skills in helping rape victims is to listen, stay calm and assure the person that they are believed. Survivors may encounter later psychological problems, leading to insomnia, depression, sexual problems and low self-esteem. Victims of rape do not have to report assaults to the police if a support group has been contacted, although records will be kept if an official allegation is made.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1998
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Caring for rape survivors
Article Abstract:
The St. Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Manchester, UK, is jointly managed by the local police and healthcare service to offer both emotional and medical support to victims of rape. About 365 victims were referred to the centre by the police in 1996, with over 171 people seeking help directly. Victims are supported by a trained counsellor throughout the process of collecting medical and forensic evidence, which can be very traumatic. After-care support is also available at the centre to help victims come to terms with what has happened to them .
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1998
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The reality of rape
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Victims of rape may need treatment to help them overcome the psychological effects experienced by trauma victims, including guilt, depression, sleep disturbance, nightmares, fear and anxiety. Rape victims may be referred to the Psychological Treatment Unit of the Maudsley Hospital, London, UK, which is involved in treating individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The therapy which helped a 28-year-old rape victim come to terms with the ordeal she had suffered and remove her belief that she was going mad, is described.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1992
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