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Publication Date: 2020
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Doctoral Interns' Perceptions of Preparedness to Work with Victims and Survivors of Sexual Assault at University Counseling Centers
Shortway, Kendahl M.; DeStefano, Marissa; Aggarwal, Arika; Hammond, Jared; Mistry, Neha
Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, v34 n3 p228-239 2020
Counselors at university counseling centers (UCCs) should be prepared to provide services to sexual assault victims and survivors, as an estimated 23% of females and 5% of males are assaulted during college, with rates being higher for sexual and gender minority students. We surveyed doctoral interns (N = 49) at UCCs regarding interns' training and educational experiences during their graduate programs, practicum, and internship placements, as well as the services that the interns and UCCs provide to recent victims. Among our findings, 96% of the sample had expected to work with a recent victim, 82% had already done so, and only 22% perceived themselves as fully prepared to provide such services. In addition, the majority of UCC interns had focused on sexual assault cases during case conferences, didactic trainings, and supervision. These results have implications for graduate programs and internship sites.
Descriptors: College Students, Counseling Services, Campuses, Rape, Counselor Training, Victims, Minority Groups, LGBTQ People, Doctoral Students, Internship Programs, Student Attitudes, Supervision, Educational Experience, Counselor Client Relationship, Student Surveys
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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