Lesson series
Sexual Violence: Providing Services
This
course, Sexual Violence: Providing Services, focuses on response to
individuals who disclose sexual victimization. First responders’ words and
actions can have a tremendous impact on victims. This course discusses victim
confidentiality issues, crisis intervention strategies, safety planning for
victims and their loved ones, West Virginia mandatory reporting requirements, the
sexual assault forensic medical examination and the West Virginia Crime Victims
Compensation Fund. It also provides guidance related to referring victims to
resources that help them address their needs.