Respect at UQ for Staff (Module summary)
This page provides an overview of the content covered in the Respect at UQ for Staff module.
You can find more information about the module, along with frequently asked questions on the main Respect at UQ page.
4. Know How to Respond to Disclosures of Gender-Based Violence in a Trauma-Informed Way
4.1 What is Trauma?
In this section of the module, we will learn about trauma (which can occur as a result of experiencing or witnessing gender-based violence). We will discuss types of trauma responses. The section will end with three myth vs fact questions to further understand how different people may respond to trauma.
4.2 Providing a Trauma-Informed Response to Disclosures
When someone discloses an incident of gender-based violence, 70% of the time it is to a friend or family member. We will learn about the six trauma-informed principles which can be applied when responding to disclosures. This topic outlines some commonly used phrases and comments that can actually create harm and discourage victim/survivors from seeking further support.
4.3 Listen, Support, Refer
Building on the last section, we outline a response model for you to follow when someone makes a disclosure, along with some specific phrases and supports you can offer. A final scenario is used to supplement these two sections, which steps you through some potential responses to a disclosure of gender-based violence.
4.4 Final Quiz
Test your knowledge with a short quiz that covers content from all four module topics. You’ll need to achieve 85% to pass the quiz and complete the module.
4.5 Conclusion
You have now completed the module. The conclusion will provide details for support services and includes another copy of the self-care guide.