THE ACADEMY IS CELEBRATING ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY

Certification in Sexual Abuse Trauma

A certification offered by the Academy under the Program in Traumatic Stress Specialities.

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.

Members who achieve Certification in Sexual Abuse Trauma may represent their credential as follows:

Maryann Rutnick, M.S.W., A.C.S.W., C.S.A.T.

Certified in Sexual Abuse Trauma

American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress in collaboration with the National Center for Crisis Management

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TRAUMATIC STRESS SPECIALITIES

• CERTIFICATION IN FORENSIC TRAUMATOLOGY (C.F.T)
• CERTIFICATION IN BEREAVEMENT TRAUMA (C.B.T.)
• CERTIFICATION IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (C.D.V.)
• CERTIFICATION IN MOTOR VEHICLE TRAUMA (C.M.V.T.)
• CERTIFICATION IN SEXUAL ABUSE (C.S.A.)
• CERTIFICATION IN DISABILITY TRAUMA (C.D.T.)
• CERTIFICATION IN RAPE TRAUMA (C.R.T.)
• CERTIFICATION IN PAIN MANAGEMENT (C.P.M.)
• CERTIFICATION IN STRESS MANAGEMENT (C.S.M.)
• CERTIFICATION IN ILLNESS TRAUMA (C.I.T.)
• CERTIFIED CRISIS CHAPLAIN (C.C.C.)
• CERTIFICATION IN CHILD TRAUMA (C.C.T)
• CERTIFICATION IN CRISIS INTERVENTION (C.C.I.)
• CERTIFICATION IN WAR TRAUMA (C.W.T.)

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crisis management specialities

• CERTIFICATION IN EMERGENCY CRISIS RESPONSE (C.E.C.R.)
• CERTIFICATION IN SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSE (C.S.C.R.)
• CERTIFICATION IN UNIVERSITY CRISIS RESPONSE (C.U.C.R)
• CERTIFICATION IN CORPORATE CRISIS RESPONSE (C.C.C.R.)

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THE MISSION OF THE ACADEMY

  • INCREASE AWARENESS

    Increase Awareness of Effects of Traumatic Events and Crisis Situations on Human Functioning  

  • LOOK BEYOND PHYSICAL NEEDS

    Enable Professionals to Look Beyond Physical and Safety Needs and also Address Emergent Psychological Needs

  • ESTABLISH STANDARDS

    Improve the Quality of Support and Intervention and Establish Meaningful Standards Among Professionals Across Disciplines

  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION

    Provide Information and Training through it’s Educational Resource Center and Premier Speakers Bureau

  • SUrVIVOR TO THRIVER

    Ultimately to Assist Victims to Become Survivors and then Thrivers