Psychiatr. praxi. 2015;16(2):67-70
The article deals with principles of crisis intervention on rape victims. The author describes the variety of rape trauma patterns. Crisis
intervention should focus on individual situation and needs of the particular victim. The author emphasises the principle of victim empowerment
and mobilisation of available coping strategies.
Key word: rape trauma, loss of control, crisis intervention, victim empowerment, psychoeducation, social support.
Published: May 18, 2015 Show citation