Within the HCAP model, hope is the driving force behind behavior. Hope focus in the model involves an individual’s ability to look to the future and make decisions that will move them forward to it. Hope not only influences how people interact with their environments, but also how they set and accomplish goals. Hope is needed for change. A lack of hope can result in a person staying in one place and not being able to move forward within their daily lives. Another reason hope is important to the HCAP model is because hope provides the framework for things such as commitment and accountability. Without hope, commitment and accountability are not possible. Hope is an essential part to everyday life. Hope strengthens mental stamina and provides individuals with a way to understand what they are going through. Each individual needs hope in order to live a better life; whether the hope is maintained through religion, counseling, or other means, it is a necessary aspect to daily lives.
Theory
Feminist theory is a political driven theory that focuses on maintaining and ensuring that fundamental rights are upheld.
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While hope is not explicitly mentioned within the theory, hope is required in order for individuals to experience change. Hope can be used in multiple aspects within feminist theory. Some of these aspects include providing a beacon, empowering individuals, and help victims of sexual assault. First, hope can be incorporated into feminist, sexual assault therapy. Hope can give individuals the ability to develop value and allows people to share their experiences with others in therapy (Richmond, Geiger, & Reed, 2013, p. 444). Research has shown that 1 in 20 women and 1 in 20 men will experience sexual assault within their lifetime (Richmond, et. al, 2013, p. 444). Feminist theory incorporates hope by showing individuals that overcoming their assault is