Citation

Vera MI. Soc. Work Health Care 1981; 6(3): 1-11.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J010v06n03_01

PMID

7292241

Abstract

The emerging role of the social worker in the context of rape crisis programs housed in hospital emergency rooms is examined. A brief review of the psychological impact of rape on its victims is offered as a background for delineating this role. The emergency room setting is analyzed in terms of the advantages and disadvantages it presents for this type of crisis intervention. Significant issues of care for the social worker in this setting are discussed, and an outline of tasks for this role is proposed.

Language: en