Clinical Trial of a Supporter-Targeted Intervention to Improve Outcomes in Recent Sexual Assault Survivors

Inclusion Criteria (Survivors): * Age 14+ years * Can speak/read English or Spanish * Have access to a Zoom-capable device * Screened for eligibility within 10 weeks of sexual assault, defined as any unwanted, distressing sexual contact (e.g., unwanted touching, coerced sexual activity, rape) * Able to attend first study session within 2 weeks of screening * Elevated PTSD symptoms at screening as operationalized by a Primary Care PTSD Screen score of 2/5 or above * Able to identify an eligible supporter * Have a way to receive survey links and complete surveys privately (i.e., without potential device or account access by the supporter) Inclusion Criteria (Supporters): * Age 14+ years * Can speak/read English or Spanish * Have access to a Zoom-capable device * Able to attend first study session within 2 weeks of survivor's screening * Are in contact with the survivor at least once a week * In the opinion of the survivor, are able to make an independent decision about whether or not to participate in the study * Have a way to receive survey links and complete surveys privately (i.e., without potential device or account access by the survivor) Exclusion Criteria (Survivors): * Active psychosis * Active suicidal intent Exclusion Criteria (Supporters): * Perpetrated the sexual assault * Engaged in severe past-year violence or abuse (as defined by the survivor) against the survivor * The survivor has not told the supporter about the sexual assault at the time of screening a…