Description
Work with children and adolescents in order to encourage them to speak about the traumatising sexual assault experience and find comfort in doing so.
Alternative labels
support children and adolescents affected by rape
support young persons affected by sexual violation
support children and adolescents affected by forcible intercourse
support young persons affected by sexual molestation
support children and adolescents affected by sexual assault
support young persons affected by sexual assaults
support a young person affected by sexual assault
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Support young persons affected by sexual assault is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Sexual violence counsellor: Sexual violence counsellors provide support services, crisis care services and counselling to women and adolescents who have been directly or indirectly exposed to sexual assault and/or rape. They inform victims of the relevant legal procedures and protective services maintaining client confidentiality. They also address problematic sexualized behaviours of children.
Optional skill
Support young persons affected by sexual assault is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Social counsellor: Social counsellors provide support and guidance to individuals in the social work area, to help them solve specific problems in their personal life. It involves addressing personal and relationship issues, dealing with inner conflicts, crisis moments such as depression and addiction, in an attempt to empower individuals to achieve change and improve their life quality.
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