Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder "PTSD" is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of a life-threatening events such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or physical or sexual assault in adult or childhood. Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a little time. For more information, click here. Angela has found that the psychological affects of the assault were very difficult to deal with. Anyone who suffers from PTSD should seek medical attention. Angela found great success with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing "EMDR". EMDR is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. Repeated studies show that by using EMDR people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference. It is widely assumed that severe emotional pain requires a long time to heal. EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma. For more information, click here.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder "PTSD" is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of a life-threatening events such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or physical or sexual assault in adult or childhood. Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a little time. For more information, click here. Angela has found that the psychological affects of the assault were very difficult to deal with. Anyone who suffers from PTSD should seek medical attention. Angela found great success with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing "EMDR". EMDR is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. Repeated studies show that by using EMDR people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference. It is widely assumed that severe emotional pain requires a long time to heal. EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma. For more information, click here.
Literature
There are so many great books out there to help a victim (and family members) heal from trauma. In addition to empowering and educational books that can really help with one's recovery. Below are books that Angela and her family have read and found helpful.
There are so many great books out there to help a victim (and family members) heal from trauma. In addition to empowering and educational books that can really help with one's recovery. Below are books that Angela and her family have read and found helpful.
White Ribbon Campaign
Angela is a full supporter of the white ribbon campaign. White Ribbon is the world’s largest movement of men and boys working to end violence against women and girls, promote gender equity, healthy relationships and a new vision of masculinity. At every event, she hands out white ribbons to all those in attendance asking every one to take the pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women.
The organization suggests the following as ways to take a stand against violence against women:
1. BELIEVE. This issue is real. Believe survivors’ experiences. Your support will make a difference. Tell them ‘it’s not your fault’. No one asks for or deserves to be sexually assaulted or harassed.
2. TRUST YOUR GUT. Don't walk on by if you witness harassment or an assault on the street or anywhere: assess the risk, then intervene and confront or defuse the situation. If you need to ask for help. Call 911.
3. OFFER SUPPORT. Ask if you can help people who have experienced violence and connect them to support services. Help the organizations that support survivors of violence. Contact Assaulted Women’s Helpline for resources and support at 1.866.863.0511 or visit www.awhl.org.
4. IT STARTS WITH YOU. Lead by example. Question your own attitudes and behaviors and how they may disrespect or harm women. Sexist language and street harassment all contribute to a culture of violence
5. IT STAYS WITH HIM. Be a role model. Talk to your family, friends and co-workers about the roles they can play in ending violence against women. Challenge men and young men in your life to make a difference!
6. LEARN MORE. GET INVOLVED. We have all the resources you need to get involved and make a difference.
To learn more, click here.
Angela is a full supporter of the white ribbon campaign. White Ribbon is the world’s largest movement of men and boys working to end violence against women and girls, promote gender equity, healthy relationships and a new vision of masculinity. At every event, she hands out white ribbons to all those in attendance asking every one to take the pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women.
The organization suggests the following as ways to take a stand against violence against women:
1. BELIEVE. This issue is real. Believe survivors’ experiences. Your support will make a difference. Tell them ‘it’s not your fault’. No one asks for or deserves to be sexually assaulted or harassed.
2. TRUST YOUR GUT. Don't walk on by if you witness harassment or an assault on the street or anywhere: assess the risk, then intervene and confront or defuse the situation. If you need to ask for help. Call 911.
3. OFFER SUPPORT. Ask if you can help people who have experienced violence and connect them to support services. Help the organizations that support survivors of violence. Contact Assaulted Women’s Helpline for resources and support at 1.866.863.0511 or visit www.awhl.org.
4. IT STARTS WITH YOU. Lead by example. Question your own attitudes and behaviors and how they may disrespect or harm women. Sexist language and street harassment all contribute to a culture of violence
5. IT STAYS WITH HIM. Be a role model. Talk to your family, friends and co-workers about the roles they can play in ending violence against women. Challenge men and young men in your life to make a difference!
6. LEARN MORE. GET INVOLVED. We have all the resources you need to get involved and make a difference.
To learn more, click here.
Victims' Rights
Below are rights that provided to crime victims in most jurisdictions:
1. The right to be treated with respect, dignity and sensitivity.
2. The right to be informed.
3. The right to protection.
4. The right to apply for compensation.
5. The right to restitution from the offender.
6. The right to prompt return of personal property.
7. The right to a speedy trial.
8. The right to enforcement of Victims' Rights.
For more information, click here.
Below are rights that provided to crime victims in most jurisdictions:
1. The right to be treated with respect, dignity and sensitivity.
2. The right to be informed.
3. The right to protection.
4. The right to apply for compensation.
5. The right to restitution from the offender.
6. The right to prompt return of personal property.
7. The right to a speedy trial.
8. The right to enforcement of Victims' Rights.
For more information, click here.