Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Crimes have a significant impact on victims and their families, often leading to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For professionals in victim support, it is essential to learn how to address PTSD effectively. This paper introduces the provision of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for crime victims by Victim support center of Tokyo. It also discusses the assessment perspectives necessary for implementing trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, the psychological support provided through psychoeducation and self-management, and the systems that facilitate the implementation of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
Source: Stress Science Research
Author: Azusa Saito
Institution: Sophia University
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411678172