A working guide to the treatment of survivors of sexual
victimization, this book treats rape, incest, and harassment as
related forms of sexual abuse. It reviews present literature on the
long-term effects of sexual assault and considers the services and
support that survivors require. Covering a wide range of issues and
treatment approaches, focus is placed on the older adolescent and
adult. The phases of recovery followng sexual abuse are described
together with the type of assistance most appropriate at each
phase. The authors provide numerous case studies and emphasize the
individuality of both survivor and response. This guide should be
used by both professional and layperson to help the sexually abused
transcend feelings of victimization.
"Rape, Incest, and Sexual Harassment" discusses the issues
raised by victimization. It then deals with the immediate aftermath
of sexual abuse focusing on crisis intervention and advocacy with
respect to emotional, medical, and legal needs. One section,
devoted to counselors working with long-term effects on survivors,
matches interventions to the individual client's needs and offers
models for counseling frameworks. Special needs are also addressed.
The book concludes with a look at the larger social problems
associated with abuse and violence.
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