A Clinician's Guide to Disclosures of Sexual Assault

Amie R. Newins (Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Central Florida),Laura C. Wilson (Associate Professor and Director of Safe Zone, Associate Professor and Director of Safe Zone, Department of Psychological Science, University of Mary Washington)

A Clinician's Guide to Disclosures of Sexual Assault
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Country
United States
Published
18 March 2022
Pages
120
ISBN
9780197523643

A Clinician’s Guide to Disclosures of Sexual Assault

Amie R. Newins (Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Central Florida),Laura C. Wilson (Associate Professor and Director of Safe Zone, Associate Professor and Director of Safe Zone, Department of Psychological Science, University of Mary Washington)

Sexual assault is a worldwide public health concern, as it occurs to people of all genders at alarming rates and results in serious impacts to physical and mental health. Furthermore, the reactions that survivors receive from formal and informal supports can significantly influence survivors’ recovery. Given the prevalence of sexual assault, practitioners need to be prepared to handle disclosures of sexual assault from clients. A Clinician’s Guide to Disclosures of Sexual Assault provides guidance for service providers on how to interact with survivors of sexual assault, defined here as sexual contact or penetration without the explicit consent of the victim. The book highlights that there are specific populations (e.g., sexual minorities, men) and settings (e.g., military, higher education) that require unique considerations when discussing sexual violence. Beginning with a foundation of literature focused on sexual assault and survivor disclosure, chapters build upon current theory and offer recommendations for conducting effective assessments and psychotherapy with survivors. Finally, case examples are presented to illustrate how these approaches can be used in practice. Professionals across disciplines, such as medical or educational settings, law enforcement, and victim services, have an instrumental role in facilitating survivor recovery, and this book offers best practices for delivering services in an affirming manner.

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