This study aims to implement and refine research protocols required for a full-scale randomized controlled trial of Psychological First Aid (PFA) for adult victims of crime. PFA is a promising acute intervention designed to reduce the severity and duration of trauma-related distress. Law Enforcement Victim Advocates are being trained to implement PFA with adult crime victims. A pilot trial is comparing PFA to usual victim advocacy services on key psychiatric outcomes from baseline through 4 months post-baseline.
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Change in the frequency and severity of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms as measured by the National Stressful Events PTSD Scale
Timeframe: Baseline, 1-, 2-, & 4-months post-baseline
Change in the frequency and severity of general anxiety, depression, and somatic symptoms as measured by the Brief Symptom Inventory-18
Timeframe: Baseline, 1-, 2-, & 4-months post-baseline
Change in the frequency and severity of substance use as measured by the Addiction Severity Index-Self Report
Timeframe: Baseline, 1-, 2-, & 4-months post-baseline