Title:
A pastoral response to sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and domestic violence: the trauma and treatment of sexual violence
Author:
Patrick A. Genseal
Degree Granting Institution:
Loyola University Maryland--College of Arts and Sciences
Place:
Baltimore (Md.)
Publisher:
Loyola University Maryland
Date Created:
2007
Type of Resource:
text
Genre:
thesis
Language:
eng
Format:
application/pdf
Physical Form:
electronic
Digital Source:
reformatted digital
Abstract:
The purpose of this thesis was to provide pastoral caregivers a look at the impact of and intervention strategies for the topics of sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and domestic violence. The main sources used in researching this topic included Herman (1997) on the area of trauma, Pellauer et. al. (1987) for the subject of sexual assault, Langberg (2003) for child sexual abuse, and Walker (1979) on the subject of domestic violence. With the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of a person's being as the core, each topic was examined in terms of its impact on the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of the victim. Using personal experiences and expert research it was found that in many ways the results of the trauma were similar in each of the areas researched; such as anger, anxiety, isolation, and depression. However, differences were discovered which were unique to each type of trauma. For example, sociological implications such as broken marriages and economic hardships had an impact on the victims of domestic violence not seen in other forms of abuse. The more publicity focused on these topics and as more information became available, the more the silence was broken as victims stepped forward seeking the care they desired. It was found that the majority of victims turned first to pastoral caregivers. However, it was also seen to be imperative they had the appropriate skills to successfully intervene. They also needed to have a network of dedicated experts in the field of medicine, psychology, social work, law enforcement, and religion who came together and provided healing on a holistic basis. The thesis concluded with suggestions for future research to include school-based prevention programs, increased "new parent" training programs, and relationship enhancement classes for married couples.
Subject:
Abused women--Pastoral counseling of
Subject:
Sexually abused children--Pastoral counseling of
Subject:
Rape victims--Pastoral counseling of
Subject:
Abused wives--Pastoral counseling of
Degree:
Master of Arts
Level:
Master
Discipline:
Spiritual and Pastor Care
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Identifier:
GensealPA-07