Citation

Woody JD, Beldin KL. Violence Vict. 2012; 27(1): 95-108.

Affiliation

Grace Abbott School of Social Work, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE 68182-0293, USA. jwoody@unomaha.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Springer Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

22455187

Abstract

In the evolution of rape crisis services, tensions persist between rape crisis service programs and mental health professionals. Changes within these programs and professions have brought the embedded concerns to the surface, but they remain unexamined and unresolved. Recent research on rape trauma and survivors' mental health needs has added to tensions by calling for description and evaluation of rape crisis services and timely psychological treatment for survivors. This article offers a new perspective by discussing the tensions in an open but balanced way so as to promote discussion and solutions. Recommendations and action steps are offered for promoting constructive dialogue and change to improve direct services for survivors.

Language: en