Overview
This unit discusses the requirements for providing clinical services to survivors; common signs and symptoms of sexual violence and intimate partner violence; and the basic principles of supportive communication and first-line response (LIVES) for survivors.
Objectives
By the end of this unit, participants will:
- Describe the elements that must be in place in the health system for providing clinical services to survivors.
- Discuss common signs and symptoms of sexual violence and intimate partner violence.
- Summarize the basic principles of supportive communication and first-line response (LIVES) for survivors.
Timing & Methodology
Total: 60 minutes (1 hour)
- 40 minutes: Facilitator Presentation and Group Discussion
- 20 minutes: Demonstration: First-Line Support using LIVES
Preparation
Print, download, and gather materials
Resources Available Online
- Refer to the Facilitator's Guide for the detailed session guide and list of materials needed for this unit
- Presentation
- Participant Workbook