Incest Survivors
Incest is a problem that exists across the world, regardless of one’s economic, ethnic, cultural, or educational background. While some groups may be more vulnerable to it, many individuals face this problem in their lives. More than one would like to think. Because of the struggles and consequences that these survivors of incest face before they seek help and after, it is important for one to be able to recognize these individuals and be aware of the resources that are available to them. As I am in my first semester of the Nursing Program here at Fresno State, information that I have learned in this class and other classes will help me not only understand issues of sexual abuse and violence better, but will help me help those that I will come
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Understanding how individuals are influenced by sexual abuse and violence will not just make me more informed, but it will help me be a resource to others that are in need and whom I will unavoidably come into contact with in my line of work. Many individuals, especially children, are not aware of the resources that are available such as counseling or hotlines that can be powerful tools for promoting the well-being of a survivor. Many survivors are not allowed to receive medical attention because of an abuser’s control over the survivor or the survivor is afraid to seek help. It takes a lot of courage for a survivor of incest to put him or herself out there and get any type of help that is needed. For survivors that go to a hospital or a clinic and need help figuring out their next move, health care professionals, such as Registered Nurses, need to be able to recommend resources that the survivors can utilize. BAWAR is a program in San Francisco that can help victims of sexual assault by providing free counseling and advocacy. The RCS in Fresno offers a 24-hour crisis line that can be reached at (559) 222 – 7273. The goal of the RCS is to end rape and sexual violence and to empower
Understanding how individuals are influenced by sexual abuse and violence will not just make me more informed, but it will help me be a resource to others that are in need and whom I will unavoidably come into contact with in my line of work. Many individuals, especially children, are not aware of the resources that are available such as counseling or hotlines that can be powerful tools for promoting the well-being of a survivor. Many survivors are not allowed to receive medical attention because of an abuser’s control over the survivor or the survivor is afraid to seek help. It takes a lot of courage for a survivor of incest to put him or herself out there and get any type of help that is needed. For survivors that go to a hospital or a clinic and need help figuring out their next move, health care professionals, such as Registered Nurses, need to be able to recommend resources that the survivors can utilize. BAWAR is a program in San Francisco that can help victims of sexual assault by providing free counseling and advocacy. The RCS in Fresno offers a 24-hour crisis line that can be reached at (559) 222 – 7273. The goal of the RCS is to end rape and sexual violence and to empower