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Sexual violence: a trauma-informed approach for mental health nurses supporting survivors

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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)

Authors

Rachel Rebecca Luby

Senior Nurse - East London NHS Foundation Trust, Barking, England

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