Understanding Gender-Based Sexual Violence against Women and Girls

Breaking the Culture of Silence

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

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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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2023-05-15
Mått161 x 237 x 22 mm
Vikt553 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor280
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781666900828

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AcknowledgmentsIntroductionNicole A. SciarrinoChapter One: Exploring Sexual Violence in Women Across the LifespanNicole A. SciarrinoChapter Two: Women in the U.S. Military and an Overview of Military Sexual TraumaNicole A. Sciarrino and Ashlee J. WarneckeChapter Three: Sexual Violence as a Global Epidemic: An Overview of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence and Sexual Violence in Other Vulnerable PopulationsNicole A. Sciarrino and Heather N. KacosChapter Four: Common Mental Health Difficulties Following Sexual ViolenceNicole A. Sciarrino, Ashlee J. Warnecke, Heather N. Kacos, and Brittany C. DavisChapter Five: Common Physical Health Difficulties Following Sexual ViolenceAshlee J. WarneckeChapter Six: Overcoming Obstacles to Disclosure & Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Sexual Assault SurvivorsAshlee J. Warnecke and Nicole A. SciarrinoChapter Seven: Creating an Environment of Recovery: Delivering Trauma-Informed Care and Engagement in Trauma-Focused Mental Health TreatmentNicole A. Scia

If you are looking to learn more about gender-based sexual violence, its consequences, and how providers can promote healing and recovery for survivors of violence, you have come to the right place. This book is a much needed and comprehensive source on gender-based sexual violence that serves to raise awareness of and destigmatize conversations around gender-based sexual violence. Further, it puts forth a call to action that we all have a role in preventing and ending gender-based sexual violence. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about gender-based sexual violence, how we can support and care for those who have experienced it, and how we can advocate for change.