Sexual violence: a trauma-informed approach for mental health nurses supporting survivors
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It has been recognised that there is a likely high prevalence of trauma originating in sexual violence among people who receive care in inpatient mental health settings. Mental health nurses working in inpatient settings are therefore highly likely to encounter, knowingly or not, survivors of historical and/or recent sexual violence in their practice. This article enhances mental health nurses’ understanding of the effects of sexual violence on survivors, explains the principles of trauma-informed care, and outlines strategies that nurses can adopt to promote the recovery of service users who have experienced sexual violence.
Who is this resource for?
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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.
Why you should read this article
to gain awareness of the high number of service users in inpatient mental health settings who have experienced sexual violence
to understand and apply the principles of trauma-informed care in your practice
to count towards revalidation as part of your 35 hours of CPD, or you may wish to write a reflective account (UK readers)
to contribute towards your professional development and local registration renewal requirements (non-UK readers)
