Paperback. The trauma caused by rape and sexual assault can often be further compounded by unthinking or insensitive comments from people who may judge, disbelieve or disparage the victim.This authoritative resource draws together advice for all people in the helping professions on how to work with victims of rape and sexual violence. The wide-ranging topics cover the effects of rape, male rape, childhood sexual abuse, sex trafficking and prostitution, and sexually transmitted infections, giving best practice advice on how to offer effective and compassionate support to help survivors. Inadequate responses to victims of rape or sexual violence can lead to further psychological trauma which damages their chances of recovery. Addressing key issues for people working with victims of sexual violence, this resource offers the skills, knowledge and insight to help survivors as they move forward with their lives. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Working with the Trauma of Rape and Sexual Violence (Paperback)
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London
Publication Date: 2016
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1785921118
ISBN 13: 9781785921117
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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The trauma caused by rape and sexual assault can often be further compounded by unthinking or insensitive comments from people who may judge, disbelieve or disparage the victim.

This authoritative resource draws together advice for all people in the helping professions on how to work with victims of rape and sexual violence. The wide-ranging topics cover the effects of rape, male rape, childhood sexual abuse, sex trafficking and prostitution, and sexually transmitted infections, giving best practice advice on how to offer effective and compassionate support to help survivors.

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Sue J. Daniels is a therapeutic counsellor with twenty years' experience, specialising in trauma syndromes and rape related post-traumatic stress disorder (RR-PTSD). In 2003 she founded Jigsaw counselling service for working with victims of trauma, particularly survivors of sexual violence and abuse. Sue lives in Lincolnshire.

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