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Working with Victims of Crime: A Manual Applying Research to Clinical Practice

Table of Contents

Preface

Foreword

Acknowledgements

1.0 Introduction

2.0 The Importance of Self-Care

2.1 Why is Self-Care so Important?

2.2 Self Care Activities

2.3 Further Reading in Self-Care

2.4 The Basics

3.0 A Model of Victimization and Recovery

3.1 The Basics

4.0 Common Reactions to Crime

4.1 Severity of Reaction

4.2 Previous Victimization

4.3 Diagnoses Commonly Applied to Crime Victims

4.4 When Do I Need to Refer to Mental Health Professionals?

4.5 The Basics

5.0 Coping with Being a Crime Victim

5.1 Positive Coping Strategies

5.2 Negative Coping Strategies

5.3 Self-Efficacy

5.4 The Basics…

6.0 A Model for Client Change: The Stages of Change

6.1 How the Stages Work

6.2 Adjusting your Approach to Fit the Client

6.3 The Basics

7.0 Assessment Issues: What Should I Ask About?

7.1 Key Areas to Cover in an Initial Interview

8.0 Pulling it Together: Concluding Remarks

8.1 Key Research Points

9.0 References

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