The Trauma of Sexual Assault: Treatment, Prevention and Practice

The psycho-social needs of victims of rape and sexual assault areincreasingly recognised and there is a need for a criticalsynthesis of knowledge and practice to support the development oftraining and best practice in the mental health and sexual healthprofessions.

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

Part of the Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology