Course Description: This course is based on material published by the National PREA Resource Center and is available as an open-access article.

The enclosed PREA and Victim Services: A Trauma-Informed Approach curriculum was developed by Just Detention International (JDI) as part of contract deliverables for the National PREA Resource Center (PRC), a cooperative agreement between the National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards served as the basis for the curriculum’s content and development, with the goal of the PREA and Victim Services: A Trauma-Informed Approach curriculum being to satisfy specific PREA standard requirements.

This course on a trauma-informed approach for victims of prison rape is designed for clinical social workers, psychologists, professional counselors, nurses, and substance abuse counselors who do clinical work. This course is appropriate for beginning-level practitioners who wish to develop their expertise with a trauma-informed approach for victims of prison rape. 

Authors:  National PREA Resource Center

Learning Objectives: This course will provide the practitioner with detailed information regarding a trauma-informed approach for victims of prison rape. Specifically, a professional will: 

• Recognize the prevalence and dynamics of sexual abuse in detention.
• Identify the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse in detention.
• Describe the impact of sexual abuse and the process of responding to disclosures of sexual abuse.

Citation:  National PREA Resource Center. PREA and Victim Services: A Trauma-Informed Approach Notification of Curriculum Utilization.

This course content is based on a publication that has been peer-reviewed, the scientific standard for evaluating academic work. All studies and scientifically derived evidence have limitations that should be considered. If you have any questions about the accuracy or limitations of the content, please contact us at support@ce-classes.com and we will get back to you.

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