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008			110331s1996 eng
040			_aWSS _dAFV
100			_aWatson, Christine _92290
245			_aPolicy options for the treatment of sexually abused women who have a mental disorder _cWatson, Christine
260			_c1996
300			_a73 p.
365			_a00 _b0
500			_aResearch paper submitted to Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Public Policy. Available for loan from Victoria University Library.
520			_aThis thesis examines the prevalence and impact of childhood sexual abuse, and the responses of the main health agencies involved in the treatment of sexual abuse. The author argues that women who have been sexually abused as children can have a variety of reactions to the abuse both in the short- and long-term; thus policies developed in the area of sexual abuse need to be flexible enough to deal with a spectrum of needs. The author suggests that a separate team of specialist staff from across the health system, who solely work with victims of sexual abuse, would provide the best services to victims. The author recommends that a clear statement of the responsibility of mental health services be made; those without a co-existing mental health disorder still receive counselling; there be a defined policy dealing with victims of sexual abuse who have mental health problems so that clients have all their needs met; and best practice guidelines, along with clinical standards, be established for the treatment of sexual abuse victims.
522			_anz
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCHILD NEGLECT _9114
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCHILDREN _9127
650	2	7	_2FVC _aINTERVENTION _9326
650	2	7	_2FVC _aMENTAL HEALTH _9377
650	2	7	_aMENTAL ILLNESS _9380
650	2	4	_aSOCIAL SERVICES _9555
650	2	7	_2FVC _aTHESES _9606
650	2	7	_aTREATMENT _9613
650	2	7	_9458 _aPREVENTION _2FVC
650	2	7	_9103 _aCHILD ABUSE _2FVC
650	2	4	_aSEXUAL VIOLENCE _9531
942			_2ddc _cTHESIS
999			_c3427 _d3427