Product Description

The psycho-social needs of victims of rape and sexual assault are increasingly recognised and there is a need for a critical synthesis of knowledge and practice to support the development of training and best practice in the mental health and sexual health professions.

The Trauma of Sexual Assault provides an understanding of the theoretical underpinning of the wide range of clinical problems that can follow sexual assault. Focusing on adult victims of sexual assault, this book brings together research findings, theoretical perspectives and implications for treatment, longer term management, and future policy.
* The first text to consider the psychological impact of sexual assault on women and men
* Incorporates a comprehensive flow-through model of psychological and social management from the initial presentation of the assaulted person onwards
* A much needed reference, accessible to a wide range of professionals

Part of the Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #510682 in Books
• Published on: 2002-03-15
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .81" h x 6.04" w x 9.04" l, 1.17 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

Review
"...It is rare to find in any one book enough material to satisfy both the novice and the experienced practitioner. However, this excellent book does this..." (Healthcare Counselling & Psychotherapy Journal, July 2002) 

"…this much needed book will be of great help.." (Int Jnl of Psychiatric Nursing Research)

"…All in all, a very good read…" (Sexual & Relationship Therapy, Vol.17, No.4, 2002)

"…the authors have achieved their aim of bringing together a fascinating variety of literature…" (British Journal of Clinical Psychology, March 2003)

"…a valuable resource…" (British Journal of Clinical Psychology, March 2003)

"…a good reference for the professional coming in contact with the victims of sexual assault…" (Int Jnl Adolescent Med Health, July 2003)

Book Info
Barts and the London NHS Trust, UK. Considers the psychological impact of sexual assault on women and men, and presents a comprehensive flow-through model of psychological and social management from the initial presentation of the assaulted person onward. For therapists, nurses, and professionals. Softcover, hardcover also available.

From the Back Cover
Rape and sexual assault are common crimes in our societies, but work on its psychosocial impact and critiques of procedures and interventions are hard to find. The Trauma of Sexual Assault fills these gaps. It focuses on adult victims and opens up the debate with research findings, theoretical perspectives and implications for treatment, longer-term management and future policy.

Jenny Petrak and Barbara Hedge have skilfully drawn on the clinical practice of their authors to provide:
* the first text to consider the psychological impact of sexual assault on women and men
* a comprehensive flow-through model of psychological and social management from the initial presentation of the assaulted person onwards
* wide-ranging discussion of relevant issues, including culture, gender and sexuality, the assaulted and the assailant, and social and legal topics
* details of prevention and treatment, including the psychological and physical impact of sexual assault
The Trauma of Sexual Assault is a much-needed and accessible reference for clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and therapists, nurses, the criminal justice system, and all professionals working in settings providing services for sexual assault.