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Understanding Gender-Based Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls
Breaking the Culture of Silence
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2023
Summary
Gender-based sexual violence is a widespread public health problem affecting people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. Although both women and men experience sexual trauma across countries and contexts (e.g., military vs. civilian), prevalence rates of sexual trauma are higher among women, and women and girls may often be targeted due to their sex and rigidly held beliefs about gender roles. Experiences of sexual violence can have a myriad of negative outcomes for survivors, including implications for mental health and physical health difficulties. The content of this book encompasses a foundation for understanding the impact of gender-based sexual violence, common mental and physical health difficulties associated sexual assault, and trauma-informed care. This volume also addresses evidence-based psychotherapies for trauma survivors as well as emotional difficulties that may affect providers who work with this population (e.g., burnout, secondary traumatic stress). After reading this book, the authors hope readers have a deeper understanding of gender-based sexual violence and can meaningfully apply the practical skills provided throughout this text, whether in support of loved ones or in their daily work. Finally, the authors hope all readers experience decreased stigma, including self-stigma, related to gender-based violence.
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Copyright year
2023
ISBN-Print
978-1-6669-0082-8
ISBN-Online
978-1-6669-0083-5
Publisher
Lexington, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
264
Product type
Edited Book
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Contents No access
Acknowledgments No access
Introduction No access
Sexual Violence in Women across the Lifespan No access Pages 1 - 34
Women in the U.S. Military and Understanding Military Sexual Trauma No access Pages 35 - 66
Sexual Violence as a Global Epidemic No access Pages 67 - 94
Common Mental Health Difficulties Following Sexual Violence No access Pages 95 - 134
Common Physical Health Difficulties Following Sexual Violence No access Pages 135 - 166
Overcoming Obstacles to Disclosure and Help-Seeking Behaviors among Sexual Assault Survivors No access Pages 167 - 196
Creating an Environment of Recovery No access Pages 197 - 240
Conclusion No access Pages 241 - 258
Index No access Pages 259 - 262
About the Editors and Contributors No access Pages 263 - 264
