HHS309 Sexual Assault (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health (NRMIH)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject builds on students' knowledge and insight into sexual assault generally. It discusses how it impacts on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander survivors of sexual assault. This subject highlights the links between mental health issues with child sexual assault. It covers the prevalence, effects and impact on survivors of adult and child sexual assault. Students will develop skills and knowledge to work more effectively with survivors of sexual assault.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: HHS309
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) course, and Indigenous students enrolled in welfare programs.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to identify the myths in relation to sexual assault;
- be able to define sexual assault and child sexual assault;
have an understanding of the effects and impact on sexual assault survivors;
- understand issues that may arise for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander survivors and barriers to reporting/disclosing sexual assault;
- be aware of issues regarding children and sexual assault including the grooming process;
- have knowledge on how to respond appropriately and effectively to disclosures;
- be aware of the legal and medical requirements for survivors;
have an understanding of the roles of rape crisis centres/sexual assault units.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Be able to define sexual assault and child sexual assault Be aware of issues regarding children and sexual assault including the grooming process Myths and facts of sexual assault; Effects and indicators of sexual assault; Grooming process in relation to child sexual assault; Working with survivors of sexual assault; Barriers to reporting/disclosing sexual assault; Issues that may arise for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander survivors; Links between child sexual assault and mental health issues; Legal and medical information; Mandatory reporting; Worker care and debriefing skills.
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
The residential school is compulsory as it forms a significant component of the teaching strategy in this subject. Additional learning resources are provided at these schools that build on the materials provided in the study guides (e.g. guest lecturers, videos, and learning activities). It is considered essential that students undertake these activities for them to be able to successfully meet the learning objectives of this subject.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.