What sort of counselling do rape crisis groups provide?
Counselling takes a feminist, woman-centred, healing model which considers that crimes of violence committed against women have a catastrophic effect creating a myriad of repercussions, which impacts on the life of the survivor. The consequences are far-reaching and complex and responses reflect this. Our model has evolved from over 30 years of effectively working with women. It has developed into an appropriate and effective response underpinned by the following themes and principles.
Counselling takes a feminist, woman-centred, healing model which considers that crimes of violence committed against women have a catastrophic effect creating a myriad of repercussions, which impacts on the life of the survivor. The consequences are far-reaching and complex and responses reflect this. Our model has evolved from over 30 years of effectively working with women. It has developed into an appropriate and effective response underpinned by the following themes and principles.