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TERRORISM VICTIM [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Criminology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- survivor guilt
1, record 1, English, survivor%20guilt
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- survivor’s guilt 2, record 1, English, survivor%26rsquo%3Bs%20guilt
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Survivor guilt. The issue of guilt in those who survive a terrorist attack appears in some reports... This seems to be part of meaning-making, so the person not only wonders why they were a victim but also why they survived while others were injured or died.... Workers need to help victims of terrorism understand that survivor guilt is not an uncommon reaction. Furthermore, you can help victims make sense of the attack, its impact on their life and get them to incorporate that knowledge into a future focus. Obviously, if this reaction is causing much distress, a referral to a mental health professional may also be helpful. 1, record 1, English, - survivor%20guilt
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
- Psychologie clinique
- Criminologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- culpabilité du survivant
1, record 1, French, culpabilit%C3%A9%20du%20survivant
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sentiment de culpabilité du survivant 1, record 1, French, sentiment%20de%20culpabilit%C3%A9%20du%20survivant
correct, masculine noun
- culpabilité de la survivante 2, record 1, French, culpabilit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20survivante
correct, feminine noun
- sentiment de culpabilité de la survivante 2, record 1, French, sentiment%20de%20culpabilit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20survivante
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Culpabilité du survivant. Certains auteurs [...] font état d'un sentiment de culpabilité chez les personnes qui survivent à un attentat terroriste. Cela semble faire partie de la réflexion sur la recherche de la signification dans le cadre de laquelle la personne se demande non seulement pourquoi elle est une victime, mais aussi pourquoi elle a survécu alors que d'autres ont été blessées ou sont décédées. [...] Les intervenants doivent aider les victimes du terrorisme à comprendre que le sentiment de culpabilité du survivant n'est pas une réaction rare. De plus, vous pouvez aider les victimes à saisir la signification de l'attentat et de son incidence sur leur vie et les amener à se servir de ces connaissances pour faire une projection dans l'avenir. De toute évidence, si cette réaction cause beaucoup de détresse, il peut aussi être utile de diriger le client vers un spécialiste de la santé mentale. 1, record 1, French, - culpabilit%C3%A9%20du%20survivant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-09-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Protection of Life
- National and International Security
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- victim of terrorism
1, record 2, English, victim%20of%20terrorism
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- terrorism victim 2, record 2, English, terrorism%20victim
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Sécurité des personnes
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- victime du terrorisme
1, record 2, French, victime%20du%20terrorisme
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
victime du terrorisme : terme tiré du mini-lexique Terrorisme et sécurité nationale et reproduit avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface. 2, record 2, French, - victime%20du%20terrorisme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-05-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- Psychological Warfare
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- indirect strategy
1, record 3, English, indirect%20strategy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Terrorism, unlike guerrilla warfare, does not attack military or government centers with the desire to take power. Rather terrorism targets unsuspecting victims to publicize their cause and create panic among the strong. The terrorist hopes that by randomly attacking "off limit" targets, it will create a fear so intolerable that despite power the victim will surrender to the terrorists’ demands. Thus, terrorism is an indirect strategy to accomplish direct and specific goals. 1, record 3, English, - indirect%20strategy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Guerre psychologique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- stratégie indirecte
1, record 3, French, strat%C3%A9gie%20indirecte
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La stratégie indirecte consiste à [...] ne pas affronter l'ennemi dans une épreuve de force directe, mais à ne l'aborder qu'après l'avoir inquiété, surpris et déséquilibré par une approche imprévue, effectuée par des directions détournées. 1, record 3, French, - strat%C3%A9gie%20indirecte
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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