Crisis resolution, competence, and empowerment: A service model for women

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.