Publications by authors named "MeeSoh Bossard"
Exposure therapies effectively treat traumatic stress sequelae, including that which follows sexual violence victimization (SVV). Carceral facilities house women with significantly higher rates of SVV than community samples, yet they rarely implement this form of treatment. In this study, women with histories of SVV ( = 63) completed semistructured qualitative interviews about their decision to enroll or not enroll in an exposure-based group therapy called Survivors Healing from Abuse: Recovery through Exposure while incarcerated.
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- Incarcerated women experience high levels of sexual victimization, prompting a study with 63 survivors to understand their views on trauma-focused therapy.
- Nearly all participants (97%) supported the availability of trauma-focused therapy within prisons, with 65% believing prisons are suitable settings for such treatment.
- Despite most women showing trauma symptoms, few sought trauma-focused therapy after their release, highlighting a critical need for accessible therapy options both in prison and postrelease.