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Review "…gives an excellent overview of the present state of research and practice…" (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Vol.31, No.4, 2002) "…immense wealth of knowledge and detail…If you only add one book to your library this year, ensure it is this handbook…" (International Social Work, Vol.46, No.1)"…This book has value for a range of professionals…" (The Scientific World, No.3, 2003) Product Description The psycho-social needs of victims of rape and sexual assault are increasingly recognised and there is a need for a critical synthesis of knowledge and practice to support the development of training and best practice in the mental health and sexual health professions. The Trauma of Sexual Assault provides an understanding of the theoretical underpinning of the wide range of clinical problems that can follow sexual assault. Focusing on adult victims of sexual assault, this book brings together research findings, theoretical perspectives and implications for treatment, longer term management, and future policy. * The first text to consider the psychological impact of sexual assault on women and men * Incorporates a comprehensive flow-through model of psychological and social management from the initial presentation of the assaulted person onwards * A much needed reference, accessible to a wide range of professionals Part of the Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology From the Back Cover Rape and sexual assault are common crimes in our societies, but work on its psychosocial impact and critiques of procedures and interventions are hard to find. The Trauma of Sexual Assault fills these gaps. It focuses on adult victims and opens up the debate with research findings, theoretical perspectives and implications for treatment, longer-term management and future policy. Jenny Petrak and Barbara Hedge have skilfully drawn on the clinical practice of their authors to provide: * the first text to consider the psychological impact of sexual assault on women