Phase 4 - Key Assignment

Terry A. Collins, J.D. Assistant Professor

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Phase 4 - Key Assignment

Deliverable Length: 1,000 - 1,250 words.

Points Possible: 150 Due Date Monday, March 19

I will review and provide comments back to you to use for phase 5 key assignment revision. DB Outline Due Sunday March 18 Primary Response Wed. March 14
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Key Assignment - Scenario

Children who are victims of sexual abuse pose specific concerns to a professional counselor who is responsible for providing treatment to the child. Consider the following scenario: Alexis is a 10-year-old female girl who used to exhibit normal and happy emotions. Alexis mother, Emily, works a lot of hours and does not have the time to spend with her. Emily has entrusted the help of her younger brother, Anthony, who is an unemployed 25-year-old male, to watch Alexis. Anthony lives with Alexis and Emily. Over a period of about six months, Alexis was exhibiting emotions of sadness, being very quiet, and acting withdrawn, which Emily had witnessed one day while home. Emily asked Alexis if everything was okay, and Alexis quietly replied, "no."

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A letter from Alexis teacher was sent home to Emily describing the concerns of how Alexis grades in class had dropped and how Alexis exhibited "some type of emotional withdrawal." One day, Emily was sorting Alexis clothes to wash when she saw blood in Alexis undergarments. Emily believed that Alexis had started her menstruation cycle, thus concluding that that was the reason for Alexis change of emotions. Upon speaking with Alexis, Emily wanted to explain menstruation to Alexis, but when she spoke with her, Alexis still exhibited little to no emotion, as well as not speaking at all. Emily became very concerned and asked Alexis repeatedly what was the matter. Alexis eventually broke down and said, "Uncle Anthony has been doing things to me and makes me sleep with him in the bed."
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Emily was immediately shocked from what Alexis had just said. Emily later confronts Anthony about what Alexis had said, and Anthony denies all that Alexis claimed he had done to her. While Anthony was away from the house one day, Emily went through Anthonys items in his bedroom and found child pornography videos and magazines, as well as pictures of Alexis in very provocative poses and some nude photographs. While law enforcement was contacted, Emily was also concerned about the emotional scars that Alexis may have because of what took place between her and Anthony, and she begins to seek professional help for Alexis.

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The local law enforcement did advise Emily that Anthony was also a victim of child sexual abuse but had never revealed that information until he was interrogated by the police. Emily seeks your assistance, a trained counselor that treats child sexual abuse victims, in gaining insight on understanding child sexual abuse.

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As a trained professional, define and explain what type of sexual abuse from which Alexis may be suffering. Second, describe what type of treatment program you would suggest for Alexis to participate in that would address the needs of a victim of child sexual abuse. Finally, what type of treatment should Anthony receive since he is claiming to be a victim of sexual molestation himself?

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Assignment Details
1. Fully define, describe, and explain what type of sexual abuse from which Alexis may be suffering. 2. What type of treatment program would you suggest for Alexis to participate in that would address the needs of a victim of child sexual abuse?

Why is this program the most appropriate for Alexis? Explain in detail. Be sure to use scholarly sources to support all arguments.

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3. What type of treatment should Anthony receive since he is claiming to be a victim of sexual molestation himself? Explain in detail. 4. Compare and contrast the appropriate treatments used for young victims of child sexual abuse and adults who have been sexually abused as children. What challenges exist for each type of victim? Explain in detail.

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Resources
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minimum of 5 Resources Is Required For This Task.

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APA Style
Title page Abstract Body Conclusion References Intext citations are required. (see overview and APA live chats)

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Terminal Course Objective

Summarize the role of advocacy, the media, and social policy in addressing the needs of crime victims along with how to become an effective advocate. Describe and distinguish the law and services available for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Use intake, evaluation and assessment skills for crime victims. Identify how social policy affects victims and juveniles in the system and how to impact social policy.

Consider the different types of victim in your paper.

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Grading Criteria

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What type of treatment program should Alexis participate in? (40%)

Mastery /60 Points = Demonstrates a clear understanding of the type of treatment program Alexis should participate in. Effective/48 Points = Demonstrates very good understanding of the type of treatment program Alexis should participate in; did not address all details in full. Missing some minor aspects.

Competent/36 Points = Basic comprehension of the type of treatment program Alexis should participate in is demonstrated. Work could be improved upon; some key aspects are missing.
Minimal/24 Points = Work does not meet expectations. Comprehension is not demonstrated or relevant to topic. Partially addresses topics. Unacceptable/12 Points = Minimal effort; does not demonstrate comprehension; missing relevant information.
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What type of treatment should Anthony receive? (25%)

Mastery /38 Points = Demonstrates a clear understanding of the type of treatment Anthony should receive. Effective/30 Points = Demonstrates very good understanding of the type of treatment Anthony should receive; did not address all details in full. Missing some minor aspects.

Competent/22 Points = Basic comprehension of the procedures of the type of treatment Anthony should receive is demonstrated. Work could be improved upon; some key aspects are missing.
Minimal/15 Points = Work does not meet expectations. Comprehension is not demonstrated or relevant to topic. Partially addresses topics. Unacceptable/8 Points = Minimal effort; does not demonstrate comprehension; missing relevant information.
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Define and explain what type of sexual abuse Alexis may be suffering from? (20%)

Mastery /30 Points = Demonstrates a clear understanding of the type of sexual abuse Alexis may be suffering from. Effective/24 Points = Demonstrates very good understanding of the type of sexual abuse Alexis may be suffering from; did not address all details in full. Missing some minor aspects. Competent/18 Points = Basic comprehension of the type of sexual abuse Alexis may be suffering from is demonstrated. Work could be improved upon; some key aspects are missing. Minimal/12 Points = Work does not meet expectations. Comprehension is not demonstrated or relevant to topic. Partially addresses topics. Unacceptable/6 Points = Minimal effort; does not demonstrate comprehension; missing relevant information.
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Document Mechanics: (10%)

Mastery / 15 Points -Demonstrates a clear understanding of the mechanics as the document is free of grammar and spelling mistakes; is written at a college level; in APA format. Effective / 12 Points - Demonstrates very good understanding; did not address all details in full. Missing some minor aspects.

Competent / 9 Points - Basic comprehension is demonstrated. Work could be improved upon; some key aspects are missing.
Minimal / 6 Points = Work does not meet expectations. Comprehension is not demonstrated or relevant to topic. Partially addresses topics. Unacceptable / 3 Points = Minimal effort; does not demonstrate comprehension; missing relevant information.
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Document Organization: Mechanics (5%)

Mastery / 7 Points - Demonstrates a clear understanding of the document organization that included the APA title page, table of contents, and section headings. Effective / 6 Points - Demonstrates very good understanding; did not address all details in full. Missing some minor aspects.

Competent / 4 Points - Basic comprehension is demonstrated. Work could be improved upon; some key aspects are missing.
Minimal / 3 Points = Work does not meet expectations. Comprehension is not demonstrated or relevant to topic. Partially addresses topics. Unacceptable / 2 Points = Minimal effort; does not demonstrate comprehension; missing relevant information.
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Research Guidelines

Provide a definition of child sexual abuse and some typologies. Provide at least one name and description of a child sexual abuse theory. Provide a treatment program that would address the needs of a child sexual abuse victim. Conduct a search of various treatment programs and services for child sexual abuse to aid in their response to item.

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