Certification in Sexual Abuse Trauma

Sexual abuse is unwanted sexual activity, with perpetrators using force, making threats or taking advantage of victims not able to give consent. Most victims and perpetrators know each other. Immediate reactions to sexual abuse include shock, fear or disbelief. Long-term symptoms include anxiety, fear or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Certification in Sexual Abuse Trauma requires that applicants have the knowledge, experience, education and experience in addressing the trauma that individuals experiences who have been victims of sexual abuse. Sexual abuse can result in significant physical and psychological injury.

The Certification in Sexual Abuse Trauma falls under the Academy's Certification Programs in Traumatic Stress Specialities.  Professionals applying for Certification in Sexual Abuse Trauma  need to document their knowledge, experience, education and training in the area of sexual abuse trauma. Resumes should include relevant information in each of these areas and supporting documentation should be included with each application.

The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and the National Center for Crisis Management do not practice medicine or psychology or provide direct or indirect patient/client care. Furthermore, certifications offered by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and the National Center for Crisis Management do not attest to applicant's ability to assess or treat individuals.