Assignment Task:
Overview:
For this assignment, you will have the opportunity to explore a specialized crisis intervention topic of your choice from the list.
Instructions:
- Select one of the following topics on this list:
o Sexual Abuse
o Sexual Assault/Rape
o Domestic Violence
o Addiction
o Hate Crimes
o Terrorism
o Vicarious Trauma/Compassion Fatigue
o Serious Illness or Disability Crisis
o War/Hostage Taking
o Natural Disaster
o Community Violence
o School-Related Trauma (grief/loss, violence)
o Child Abuse
o Elder Abuse
o Refugees/Immigration
o Human Trafficking
o Terminal Illness
o Grief/Loss
o Suicide
o A specific developmental crisis (divorce, teen pregnancy, job loss, etc.)
If you would like to select a topic that is not on this list, you will need the instructor's approval.
- After selecting your topic, you will review current literature and address the following aspects in your paper:
o Define the topic/problem.
o Discuss the impact on the individual/crisis response.
o Identify and explain current interventions to address the crisis response.
o Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of these interventions.
o Explain how this crisis/topic can impact the crisis worker, resulting in vicarious trauma/burnout. Need Assignment Help?
o Discuss strategies to avoid burnout/vicarious trauma.
Requirements:
- Submit a Word document in APA format.
- Maximum 6 pages in length, excluding the Title and Reference pages.
- At least three resources, in addition to the course textbook.