Psychiatria pre prax 2/2015

Crisis itervention after rape

The article deals with principles of crisis intervention on rape victims. The author describes the variety of rape trauma patterns. Crisis intervention should focus on individual situation and needs of the particular victim. The author emphasises the principle of victim empowerment and mobilisation of available coping strategies.

Keywords: rape trauma, loss of control, crisis intervention, victim empowerment, psychoeducation, social support.