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Litam, Stacey Diane Aranez – Professional Counselor, 2019
This study examined whether attitudes based on labels and counselor demographics predicted empathy and rape myth acceptance in counselors. A difference in attitudes based on the labels of either "prostitute" or "sex trafficking" was found. Attitudes based on labels and counselor demographics additionally predicted scores of…
Descriptors: Labeling (of Persons), Counselor Attitudes, Counselor Characteristics, Empathy
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Frazier, Patricia A.; Cohen, B. Beth – Counseling Psychologist, 1992
Reviews research on prevalence and effects of three types of victimization of women: child sexual abuse; sexual assault; and sexual harassment. Claims this research suggests victimization is quite common among women and has serious detrimental effects on their mental health. Presents data indicating victimization experiences are common among…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Counselor Training, Females
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White, Bradley H.; Kurpius, Sharon E. Robinson – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 1999
Upper-class undergraduates (n=740) beginning graduate students in counseling (n=78) and mental health professionals (n=45) were surveyed regarding attitudes toward rape victims. Results show that male undergraduates had the most negative attitudes toward rape victims, and female professionals the most favorable. Male participants held more…
Descriptors: Attitudes, College Students, Counselor Training, Counselors
Specktor, Peggy; Stafford, Rick, Ed. – 1988
The Minnesota Program for Victims of Sexual Assault conducted a 9-month training program for racial minority human service professionals from September 1983 through May 1984. The objectives of the project were to improve the identification, intervention, and treatment of sexual assault victims and their families. The project targeted Blacks,…
Descriptors: American Indians, Blacks, Children, Community Organizations