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Good Samaritans Volunteers Helping Victims Program Handbook and Training Guide
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Publication Date: April 2009

minus iconFilling a Void—Origins of the Program
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Building Partnerships

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What Good Samaritans Do

minus iconVolunteers: Recruiting,
Screening, and Training
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Planning Your Program

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Training Volunteers

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Module 1: Program Overview

Module 2: The Victim Experience
minus iconModule 3: Basic Skills for Volunteers
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Module 4: Providing Services

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Module 5: Self-Care

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Resources

Module 2: The Victim Experience

Topic: Stages of Recovery

    Learning Objectives
    After training, participants will be able to—

    • Name at least four stages of recovery from victimization.
    • Name three characteristics of each stage.
    • Accurately identify the stage a victim is experiencing.

    Materials
    Handout
    The Road to "Normal"

    Training Techniques
    Obtain news footage of an interview with a crime victim. Have participants identify
    what stage of recovery the victim is in and its indications.

Topic: Factors Affecting Recovery

    Learning Objectives
    After training, participants will be able to—

    • Identify three characteristics that support recovery.
    • Identify three characteristics that inhibit recovery.

    Materials
    Handout
    Factors Affecting Recovery

    Training Techniques
    Lecture, Group Discussion