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Treatment Group Proposal Advanced SW Practice II
Treatment Group Proposal
Abstract: Summary of major points (1 paragraph)
Planning a Group
Purpose
The purpose of this treatment group is to provide a forum for victims of sexual assault to
share their personal experiences and challenges of the trauma. The members will be allowed to
share their concerns and provide feedback to support others in the group to overcome their
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challenges. The group will utilize evidence-based treatment options for managing post-traumatic
stress disorder caused by sexual assault. The qualification for a social worker who will facilitate
the group process is an individual who specializes in victim-centered social work, particularly
sexual assault and crime. With a leader qualified in handling victims of sexual crime, the members
will feel safe and comfortable expressing themselves (Toseland & Rivas, 2017). The leader will
utilize knowledge and skills to create a safe and supportive environment that ensures best practices
are integrated to manage the different reactions of the group members. The leader will also apply
appropriate skills to help the clients progress in their recovery journey while applying ethical
practices to protect the client's confidentiality and privacy.
Membership
The group members will consist of individuals who are victims of sexual assault. There
will be no specifications of the cultural or social characteristics of the members. Individuals of all
ages will be accommodated. Attending the group will be voluntary or involuntary if a social worker
or a therapist refers a member. Once the members have agreed to join the group, they will be
divided into two; adults and children. This division will not be based on gender, race, or ethnicity
but on age. According to Lawson et al. (2023), age-based grouping in group therapies creates a
homogenous environment that fosters healing based on individual experiences and developmental
stages. By grouping according to age, a group leader can apply specific evidence-based strategies
to manage each group.
Statement of Need
There is a need to serve victims of sexual assault because sexual assault and abuse often
result in significant physical and emotional trauma. According to Cowan et al. (2020) victims of
sexual abuse usually experience post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), which can have adverse
Treatment Group Proposal Advanced SW Practice II
Treatment Group Proposal
Abstract: Summary of major points (1 paragraph)
Planning a Group
Purpose
The purpose of this treatment group is to provide a forum for victims of sexual assault to
share their personal experiences and challenges of the trauma. The members will be allowed to
share their concerns and provide feedback to support others in the group to overcome their
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challenges. The group will utilize evidence-based treatment options for managing post-traumatic
stress disorder caused by sexual assault. The qualification for a social worker who will facilitate
the group process is an individual who specializes in victim-centered social work, particularly
sexual assault and crime. With a leader qualified in handling victims of sexual crime, the members
will feel safe and comfortable expressing themselves (Toseland & Rivas, 2017). The leader will
utilize knowledge and skills to create a safe and supportive environment that ensures best practices
are integrated to manage the different reactions of the group members. The leader will also apply
appropriate skills to help the clients progress in their recovery journey while applying ethical
practices to protect the client's confidentiality and privacy.
Membership
The group members will consist of individuals who are victims of sexual assault. There
will be no specifications of the cultural or social characteristics of the members. Individuals of all
ages will be accommodated. Attending the group will be voluntary or involuntary if a social worker
or a therapist refers a member. Once the members have agreed to join the group, they will be
divided into two; adults and children. This division will not be based on gender, race, or ethnicity
but on age. According to Lawson et al. (2023), age-based grouping in group therapies creates a
homogenous environment that fosters healing based on individual experiences and developmental
stages. By grouping according to age, a group leader can apply specific evidence-based strategies
to manage each group.
Statement of Need
There is a need to serve victims of sexual assault because sexual assault and abuse often
result in significant physical and emotional trauma. According to Cowan et al. (2020) victims of
sexual abuse usually experience post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), which can have adverse
