Survey of Experiences in Residential Treatment
1. Survey of Experiences in Residential Treatment
The purpose of this survey is to collect information directly from youth and adults who have experienced residential treatment as youth. We wish to understand more about how you view this experience and the impact it has had on your life so that we may both disseminate this information in our raising awareness campaigns and improve our local and national advocacy and educational efforts. This survey could take up to an hour to complete - if needed, you may take as many breaks as needed and return to the partially completed survey as long as you use the same computer and same browser. NOTE: Cookies must be enabled.
Near the end of the survey, we will provide you with the option of using your experience to take further action. You will be asked to reveal identifying information. The purpose of this disclosure will be used solely for us to contact you so that you may later decided if and how you would like to use your experience to advance the rights of youth. Under no circumstance will any of the identifying information submitted be tied to your response without you giving your written permission consenting to such disclosure for advocacy purposes.
POSSIBLE RISKS: For those who have had traumatic experiences while in residential placement, this survey may cause some distress as you recount your experiences. You are not alone. Please contact CAFETY to talk to a peer support volunteer at kat@cafety.org. If your symptoms persist and are disruptive to your life, please contact a mental health professional specializing in trauma. If you experience any desire to harm yourself or others please contact 911.
For more information on trauma and its effects please visit:
Factsheet:
http://www.trauma-pages.com/s/t-facts.php
Recovery from a Traumatic Event:
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/recovering-disasters.aspx
General
http://www.trauma-pages.com/trauma.php