Asylum seeking – STARTTS model Flashcards
What does STARTTS stand for?
Service for the Treatment And Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors
What is the definition of a refugee?
Someone who flees their country due to fear of prosecution (for race, religion, nationality, social group membership or political opinion) and who can’t/ won’t be protected by the government.
What has caused an increase in people seeking protection worldwide?
Insecurity
Persecution
Conflict
80% of refugees are hosted by?
Developing countries
Pakistan, Lebanon, Iran, Turkey and Jordan
What are the two types of visas granted to asylum seekers?
Permanent
Temporary
What are some of the traumatic life experiences of refugees?
Loss of loved one Concentration camps Witnessing events Sexual assault Refugee camps Deprivation of basic needs Civilians in war/ organised violence Psychological maltreatment Physical maltreatment
What are the Internal Protective factors that shield us from trauma?
A Balanced, well regulated brain A Positive outlook High self esteem A Sense of safety A Sense of Identity
What are the External Protective factors that shield us from trauma?
A Supportive Family A Supportive School Friends Fun Activities Status Resources A Reference group A Safe Environment
What model do STARTTS use?
The bio-psycho-social model
What does the bio-psycho-social model aim to achieve?
Increase resilience and strengths
Address the affects of trauma
Why does targeting an individual’s source of trauma and stress need to be addressed first when helping asylum seekers?
It makes survivors less vulnerable
It increases resilience to further stresses
It increases the effectiveness of interventions
How and why must we address the psychological needs of refugees?
To stop the cycle of mistrust and isolation by providing adequate support systems
How and why must we address the biological needs of refugees?
To bring their level of functioning back to a liveable state (not-aroused) so that they can respond to help and go about reestablishing their lives in a positive way
How and why must we address the social needs of refugees?
To allow them to regain self-esteem through support systems and good role models
Who do we need to work with from a systemic perspective to help trauma survivors?
The mainstream society/ institutions The refugee community The social/ support network The family The individual
What are 3 strategies for prevention and early intervention with refugees?
- early identification and assessment of psychosocial, psychological and health needs
- enhancement of the skills and internal resources available to all engaged in this process
- improvement of the environment
How can we help mainstream society to understand the needs of refugees?
- Provide training to service providers
- Educate the mainstream community
- Advocate
- Raise awareness
- Liaise with media/other agencies
- Bring in experts
How can we help the refugee community?
- Start community development projects
- Advocate
- Bring in experts
- Provide information/community education
How can we help the social/ support network of refugees?
- Form support groups
- Start community development projects
- Hold settlement information workshops
- Start a youth program
- Hold excursions
- Hold English & craft classes
How can we help the families of refugees?
- Offer family therapy and support
- Hold Youth programs
- Hold Workshops for parents
How can we help the individual refugee?
- Conduct Assessments and Counselling/ Treatment
- Provide Physiotherapy
- Provide opportunities for group therapy/treatment
What does FASSTT stand for?
Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma
What is the umbrella organisation for worldwide support of torture victims?
IRCT - International Rehabilitation Council for Torture
Victims
What is enculturation?
Enculturation is the process by which people learn the requirements of their surrounding culture and acquire values and behaviours appropriate or necessary in that culture.
