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Asylum seeking – STARTTS model Flashcards

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1
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What does STARTTS stand for?

A 
Service for the 
Treatment 
And 
Rehabilitation of 
Torture and 
Trauma 
Survivors
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What is the definition of a refugee?

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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.

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What has caused an increase in people seeking protection worldwide?

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Insecurity
Persecution
Conflict

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80% of refugees are hosted by?

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Developing countries

Pakistan, Lebanon, Iran, Turkey and Jordan

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What are the two types of visas granted to asylum seekers?

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Permanent

Temporary

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What are some of the traumatic life experiences of refugees?

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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
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What are the Internal Protective factors that shield us from trauma?

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A Balanced, well regulated brain
A Positive outlook
High self esteem
A Sense of safety
A Sense of Identity
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What are the External Protective factors that shield us from trauma?

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A Supportive Family
A Supportive School
Friends
Fun Activities
Status
Resources
A Reference group
A Safe Environment
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What model do STARTTS use?

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The bio-psycho-social model

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What does the bio-psycho-social model aim to achieve?

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Increase resilience and strengths

Address the affects of trauma

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Why does targeting an individual’s source of trauma and stress need to be addressed first when helping asylum seekers?

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It makes survivors less vulnerable
It increases resilience to further stresses
It increases the effectiveness of interventions

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How and why must we address the psychological needs of refugees?

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To stop the cycle of mistrust and isolation by providing adequate support systems

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How and why must we address the biological needs of refugees?

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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

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How and why must we address the social needs of refugees?

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To allow them to regain self-esteem through support systems and good role models

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Who do we need to work with from a systemic perspective to help trauma survivors?

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The mainstream society/ institutions 
The refugee community 
The social/ support network 
The family 
The individual
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What are 3 strategies for prevention and early intervention with refugees?

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  • 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
17
Q

How can we help mainstream society to understand the needs of refugees?

A
  • Provide training to service providers
  • Educate the mainstream community
  • Advocate
  • Raise awareness
  • Liaise with media/other agencies
  • Bring in experts
18
Q

How can we help the refugee community?

A
  • Start community development projects
  • Advocate
  • Bring in experts
  • Provide information/community education
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Q

How can we help the social/ support network of refugees?

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  • Form support groups
  • Start community development projects
  • Hold settlement information workshops
  • Start a youth program
  • Hold excursions
  • Hold English & craft classes
20
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How can we help the families of refugees?

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  • Offer family therapy and support
  • Hold Youth programs
  • Hold Workshops for parents
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How can we help the individual refugee?

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  • Conduct Assessments and Counselling/ Treatment
  • Provide Physiotherapy
  • Provide opportunities for group therapy/treatment
22
Q

What does FASSTT stand for?

A 
Forum of 
Australian 
Services for 
Survivors of 
Torture and 
Trauma
23
Q

What is the umbrella organisation for worldwide support of torture victims?

A

IRCT - International Rehabilitation Council for Torture

Victims

24
Q

What is enculturation?

A

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.

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