In the immediate aftermath of an assault and rape of an adult,the crisis worker's response to the survivor should be:

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The immediate response to a survivor of assault and rape should involve providing core facilitative conditions such as trust, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. This creates a safe and supportive environment for the survivor to begin to process and cope with the trauma they have experienced. Providing factual information about health issues and preparing the survivor to make a police report can come later, once the survivor feels safe and supported. Assessing the victim's sexual history is not appropriate as it can suggest blame or cause additional trauma for the survivor.

In the Immediate Aftermath of an Assault and Rape of an Adult,the