1. The Research
This studyconsistedof 274 sexual assault
survivors whohadreceivedcounselingservices
at The Rape crisis center of SanAntonio, Texas.
128 received hospitaladvocacy, 146 didnot.
The data for this retrospective studywas
gatheredwith institutional review board
exemption. The information was obtainedfrom
the ALICE database, withpermissionof the Rape
Crisis Center of SanAntonio, to determine if
there is a correlationbetweenreceivinghospital
advocacyprovidedbythe RCCandpositive
outcomes incounseling.
Demographics
1. 33% of the survivors identify as
White/Caucasian.
2. 44% of the survivors identify as Hispanic.
3. 7% of the survivors identify as African
American/Black.
4. 6% of the survivors identify as mixed race.
5. The largest income range was $ 0 - 4,999.
6. 88% of the survivors are women
7. The largest age range of survivors in the
study are under the age of 18.
The Results
For survivors who received advocacy, they had a
statistically significant percentage of higher
outcomes. (p <.05)
Therefore, there is a correlation between positive
counseling outcomes and receiving advocacy
from a volunteer or staff advocate at theRape
Crisis Center of San Antonio.
What is Statistical Significance?
A mathematical technique to measure whether the
results of a study are likely to be true. Statistical
significance is calculated as the probability that
an effect observed in a research study is occurring
because of chance. Statistical significance is
usually expressed as a P-value. Researchers
generally believe the results are probably true
if the statistical significance is a P-value less
than 0.05 (p<.05).
The Rape Crisis Center
7500 W US Hwy 90
San Antonio, TX 78227
Phone: 210-349-7273
www.rapecrisis.com
*This research was completed
by a MSW student researcher,
Tara Streetman, through Texas
State University.
*
The Rape Crisis Center
provides crisis intervention,
counseling, advocacy and
education.
For Donations call
210-521-7273

2. Why is Counseling Necessary for
Sexual Assault Survivors?
3.8 million Americans are estimated to have sexual
assault-related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Additionally, approximately 30% of rape victims
experience at least one major depressive episode;
Sexual assault victims also self-report guilt and self-
blame, lowered self-esteem, panic episodes,sleeping
issues,sexual problems and issues with employment
and social functioning.
Emotions that often occur after a sexual assault
include but are not limited to: anger, anxiety,
avoidance, confusion,denial, depression,
disorientation, embarrassment, fear, and guilt.
Gender
Income Range
Age Range
Hospital Advocacy and Counseling
HospitalAdvocates are paid staff and volunteers that offer
professional support and crisis intervention to thesexual
assault survivors during their forensic exams and police
interviews.
The Counseling is free of charge, and there is no session or
time limit. The counseling is provided by Licensed
Practicing Counselors (LPC), and Licensed Practicing
Counselor-interns.
Counseling focuses on recent or past sexual assaults and
often addresses a variety of intrusive and disruptive
symptoms such as flashbacks, depression and body
memories.
For more information on services provided at the Rape
Crisis Center call the Crisis Hotline at 210-349-273 or the
you can call the RapeCrisis Center office at 210-521-7273
The mission of the
Rape Crisis Center
To provide free crisisintervention,
counseling, andeducationtothe
community.
Services offered
 Counseling
 Advocacy and Hospital
Accompaniment
 24/7 Crisis Hotline
 Education