Working with Trans Survivors of Sexual Violence (Paperback)

Sally Rymer

ISBN 10: 1785927604 / ISBN 13: 9781785927607

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, 2019

Paperback. This book provides practical advice for professionals working with transgender (including non-binary) people who have survived any form of sexual violence or abuse. It gives professionals an understanding of the impact and trauma of sexual violence on trans people, as well as the additional difficulties they face accessing services that have traditionally been designed to serve cisgendered clients.The authors reveal specific issues faced by trans people as they recover from traumatic sexual experiences, and what steps professionals and organisations can take to meet the needs of the trans community. They also take a critical look at what can be done to reduce discrimination, particularly as many services for sexual violence tend to enforce strict gender segregation which can be exclusionary for trans clients. This book helps mitigate the traumatic effects of sexual violence on trans individuals, by recommending effective responses for all levels of service delivery, from organisational policies to advice for front-line professionals. This book provides recommendations to healthcare professionals and organisations to help them deliver effective responses to the traumatic effects of sexual violence on trans individuals. It reveals specific issues faced by trans survivors, as well as the steps that can be taken to reduce discrimination in all levels of service delivery. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781785927607

Synopsis:

This book provides practical advice for professionals working with transgender (including non-binary) people who have survived any form of sexual violence or abuse. It gives professionals an understanding of the impact and trauma of sexual violence on trans people, as well as the additional difficulties they face accessing services that have traditionally been designed to serve cisgendered clients.

The authors reveal specific issues faced by trans people as they recover from traumatic sexual experiences, and what steps professionals and organisations can take to meet the needs of the trans community. They also take a critical look at what can be done to reduce discrimination, particularly as many services for sexual violence tend to enforce strict gender segregation which can be exclusionary for trans clients. This book helps mitigate the traumatic effects of sexual violence on trans individuals, by recommending effective responses for all levels of service delivery, from organisational policies to advice for front-line professionals.

About the Author:

Sally Rymer is a social worker for the West Sussex Children and Family Intervention Service (CFIS) and currently co-ordinates the trans helpline at Survivors' Network. She was co-researcher on the first study into accessibility of services for trans survivors.

Dr Valentina Cartei Research and Teaching Psychologist (BPS) with a PhD in Psychology. Over 10 years' experience working in the sexual violence sector as trainer, researcher and manager of front-line services for Survivors' Network, Rape Crisis Centre for Sussex, Co-researcher into accessibility of services for trans survivors. Board member of Rape Crisis England and Wales.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Working with Trans Survivors of Sexual ...
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new