A recent article proposes that certain experiences—specifically “perpetrating, failing to prevent, bearing witness to, or learning about acts that transgress deeply held moral beliefs and expectations”—create dissonance with an individual’s moral and ethical beliefs. A failure to resolve this dissonance can result in moral injury, a cascade of negative changes in beliefs about self and…
DetailsProblems such as lack of desire and reduced satisfaction as well as risky sexual behaviors are experienced by some individuals with PTSD. A new study that examined both sexual concerns and dysfunctional sexual behaviors suggests that meaningful improvement in symptoms of PTSD are necessary in order to reduce sexual problems in women post trauma.
All victims of crime in Victoria where a crime has been committed against a person, such as a physical or sexual assault, are entitled to access assistance through Crimes Compensation. Crimes Compensation is to ensure that such victims of crime are not out of pocket as a result of their trauma. Costs paid by Crimes…
DetailsTwo well researched and common forms of trauma treatment are Prolonged Exposure(PE) & Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). PE starts with education about common trauma reactions. Breathing retraining is then taught, which is a skill that helps the client relax and manage immediate distress. Exposure practice with real-world anxiety producing situations is then discussed and specific…
DetailsWomen who have experienced sexual violence are: More likely than other women to engage in various types of high-risk health behaviors, including substance use and unsafe sexual behaviors. Often experience gynecologic injuries and other kinds of gynecologic symptoms. Have an elevated prevalence of various types of sexually transmitted infections Sexual violence against women have far-reaching…
DetailsRecent research indicates that pathways into drug use and crime differ for males and females. Findings indicate that female detainees were more likely to use ‘hard’ drugs and to have been arrested for a property crime. The relationship between experiences of mental illness, drug use and arrest was also stronger for female detainees. The study…
DetailsThe following are 2005 national crime statistics relating to victims that have been recorded by police in the proceeding twelve months: 44,100 persons aged eighteen years and over who were victims of at least one sexual assault. Approximately 72,000 incidents of sexual assault were experienced by these victims. 841,500 persons aged fifteen years and over…
DetailsGangs and trauma go hand in hand. A young person is more at risk for getting involved in a gang if he has had prior traumatic experiences. Once in a gang a young person is likely to have more life-changing traumatic events than peers who stay out of gangs. We are seeing an emergence of…
DetailsRecent Australian research has show that improvements in PTSD symptoms following treatment does not always result in improved family functioning. The study showed that PTSD did not predict family functioning, whereas family functioning predicted PTSD. These results demonstrate how functional domains, particularly family functioning, can have notable impact on the recovery from PTSD. Treatment of…
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