NCJ Number
37966
Journal
Social Work Volume: 21 Issue: 6 Dated: (NOVEMBER 1976) Pages: 478-482
Date Published
1976
Length
5 pages
Annotation
THIS PAPER DESCRIBES THE NEEDS OF THE RAPE VICTIM, PRESENTS GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A HOSPITAL-BASED RAPE TREATMENT SERVICE, AND DESCRIBES THE MAJOR COMPONENTS OF AN ESTABLISHED RAPE TREATMENT PROGRAM.
Abstract
IT IS NOTED THAT THE RAPE VICTIMS NEEDS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH, SOCIAL, AND LEGAL SERVICES; IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE; IMMEDIATE FOLLOW-UP COUNSELING; SKILLED TREATMENT BY POLICE AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL; SUPPORT FROM SIGNIFICANT OTHERS; AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE. GUIDELINES ARE OFFERED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A PROGRAM WHICH WOULD SATISFY THESE NEEDS THROUGH CENTRALIZED MEDICAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES AND EASY AVAILABILITY. THE PROGRAM OF THE SANTA MONICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER IS DESCRIBED. AMONG THE PROGRAM FEATURES CONSIDERED ARE THOSE OF INFORMATION DISSEMINATION, MEDICAL CARE, STAFF TRAINING, COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND PROGRAM EVALUATION.