Minimising trauma in staff at a Sexual Assault Referral Centre: what and who is needed?
Journal article
Horvath, M., Massey, K., Essafi, S. and Majeed-Ariss, R. Minimising trauma in staff at a Sexual Assault Referral Centre: what and who is needed? Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine.
Authors | Horvath, M., Massey, K., Essafi, S. and Majeed-Ariss, R. |
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Abstract | Introduction: This study investigates staff’s perspectives on the characteristics required to work in a sexual assault referral centre and the support and training they believe sexual assault referral centres should provide to minimise the negative impacts of the work and provide a supportive working environment. Methods: Semi- structured interviews were conducted with 12 staff, and a focus group was held with a further four staff of a sexual assault referral centre. The data were examined using thematic analysis. Conclusions: Working in a SARC is stressful and emotionally difficult work. This study provides valuable insights about the individual and environmental factors SARC staff believe are required to have a happy and healthy workforce delivering a gold standard of care to victim-survivors of sexual violence. |
Keywords | Vicarious trauma; Medical professionals; Resilience; Sexual Assault Referral Centre; Coping; Workplace |
Journal | Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine |
Publisher | Elsevier |
ISSN | 1752-928X |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 16 Jul 2020 |
Deposited | 20 Jul 2020 |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Restricted |
Output status | In press |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/8vy80/minimising-trauma-in-staff-at-a-sexual-assault-referral-centre-what-and-who-is-needed
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