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Book SynopsisPart of the Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology, The Trauma of Sexual Assault is essential reading for the wide range of professionals who become involved in the care and treatment of survivors of sexual assault. This much-needed reference is the first text to consider the psychological impact of sexual assault on women and men.
Trade 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)
Table of ContentsAbout the Editors.
List of Contributors.
Preface.
Rape: History, Myths, and Reality (J. Petrak).
The Psycholgical Impact of Sexual Assault (J. Petrak).
Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Sexual Assault (A. W. Coxell & M. B. King).
A Review of Treatment and Outcome of Post-Trauma Sequelae in Sexual Assault Survivors (J. A. Bennice & P. A. Resick).
Psychological Assessment of Sexual Assault (A-M. Doyle & S. Thornton).
Treatment of Acute Stress and PTSD Following Rape (A. E. Naugle, et al.).
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Mood and Behavioural Problems (H. Kennerley).
Treatment for the Psychosexual Impact of Sexual Assault (L. Webster).
Coping with the Physical Impact of Sexual Assault (B. Hedge).
Interventions to Prevent Rape and Sexual Assault (C. A. Gidycz, et al.).
Legal and Forensic Issues (D. J. Rogers).
The Impact of Sexual Assault on Health-care Workers (B. Hedge).
Sexual Aggression: Research, Theories, and Practice (J. C. Houston).
The Future Agenda for Care and Research (J. Petrak).
Index.
