Deep Dive: Dealing with Sexual Assault with Katherine Thompson, PA-C

JAAPA Podcast

This special episode of the JAAPA Podcast offers a deep dive into the topic of sexual assault care. JAAPA Podcast host Adrian Banning interviews subject matter expert Katherine Thompson, PA-C in a powerful discussion covering everything from prevalence to practical tips for the clinical setting.

Show notes

For more information, Katherine welcomes your email: [e-mail].

References and Resources for providers and survivors:

• “Sexual Assault of Women”

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0215/p489.html#afp20100215p489-b14

• “Distress and pain during pelvic examinations: effect of sexual violence”

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=10.1097%2FAOG.0b013e31818e4678

• “Trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder in women with chronic pelvic pain”

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17400852

• “To tell or not to tell: the impact of disclosure on sexual assault survivors' recovery”

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21061869

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/

As per Katherine Thompson, JAAPA Podcast Deep Dive special guest:

"That’s the best nationwide resource and often police departments locally have some pretty good resources that they can share because they often take the brunt of helping to prevent or educate regarding these crimes."

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National network): https://www.rainn.org/about-sexual-assault

As per Katherine Thompson, JAAPA Podcast Deep Dive special guest:

"They have this awesome section where you can even look up the laws in your state, so I think this is a great jumping off point, whether you’re treating survivors or you are one yourself; they are also the national umbrella hotline for sexual assault and the best / quickest way to start unlocking resources in your area, since they typically know about the major organizations supplying advocates, etc. They also run a national 24/7 hotline that you can call anytime, regardless of when your assault occurred."

• National Council: https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/consulting-areas-of-expertise/trauma-informed-primary-care/

As per Katherine Thompson, JAAPA Podcast Deep Dive special guest:

"Has a great place to start on trauma-informed care resources"

• National Human Trafficking: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/

As per Katherine Thompson, JAAPA Podcast Deep Dive special guest:

"Also a great resource for providers and victims, they’ve got a hotline and you can also find various sized cards and resources to give out to potential victims that are easy to keep hidden."

• DHS Website: https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/request-materials
• As per Katherine Thompson, JAAPA Podcast Deep Dive special guest:

"I set up the link to the request materials page, which allows you to request these nifty shoe cards that a victim can slip under her insole, thus preventing the number from being found by [a victim’s] pimp or trafficker"