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The victimization that occurs when women have experienced sexual violence often disrupts their connection to community, producing feelings of helplessness and powerlessness. Traditional models of crisis intervention and self-help assist women in their exploration of the personal consequences of this victimization, facilitating a healing process. Women can move on through a developmental growth process leading to competence and empowerment. This paper presents a promotive service model for women to help them move through personal victimization to social competence and political empowerment.
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brown, K.S., Ziefert, M. Crisis resolution, competence, and empowerment: A service model for women. J Primary Prevent 9, 92–103 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01326530
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