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Parts 2 and 3 of Assault are the same as Parts 2 and 3 of Burglary.
Common Comments and Suggestions of Help
1. Tremendous anger/bitterness.
Comment: Feel attack was personal, directed at them as individuals.
Suggestion: Encourage them to direct anger at offender, healthy to express.
2. Realization of mortality.
Comment: Even more so than in robbery, there was a belief at some point that they were going to die. If severely injured, they might feel,
“I am lucky to be alive”.
Suggestion: Acknowledge fears. Gently guide them toward areas where they do have control.
3. Physical injury.
Suggestion: Actively encourage them to get the medical attention they need.
4. Time lost from work.
Comment: Families often lose a source of income.
Suggestion: Dig for resources. Be creative.
5. Fear of reprisals.
Comment: May be more likely than in robbery cases.
Suggestion: Validate the fear. Do what you can to help them feel safe.
No guarantees.
6. If assailant is family member or friend: feeling of betrayal.
Comment: This is an understandable and frequent comment. It may also be hard to avoid contact with offender.
Suggestion: Handle on case-by-case basis. If appropriate, validate love for
the offender and the conflict that this causes for the victim.
7. If result of jealousy: Victim feels very bewildered.
Comment: Jealousy is a powerful motivator. These situations should be taken very seriously.
Suggestion: If victim intends to return to the offender, ask if joint counseling is a possibility for the two of them. Assure that the victim did not deserve this treatment.
8. For male victims: shame at “losing” a fight.
Comment: These emotions can be very irrational.
Suggestion: If possible, assign a male victim advocate to help him view the incident more realistically. Counseling may be needed in extreme cases.
This information is re-printed from the US Dept. of Justice Web-site, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/
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