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.

About the Author
Amie R. Newins received her BA in Psychology from Mercer University and her MS and PhD in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Tech. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Durham VA Medical Center and post-doctoral fellowship at the VISN 6 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center. She joined the Psychology Department at the University of Central Florida (UCF) as an Assistant Professor in 2016. She also serves as the Director of the Center for Research and Education on Sexual Trauma at UCF RESTORES and the Director of Clinical Services for the Rosengren Trauma Clinic at UCF RESTORES. Laura C. Wilson received her BS in Psychology and Sociology from Virginia Tech, her MA in General/Experimental Psychology from the College of William & Mary, and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Tech. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. She joined the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Mary Washington in 2013 and is currently an Associate Professor. She also currently serves as the Director of the University of Mary Washington Safe Zone, a program that advocates for and educates about the LGBTQ+ community.

Reviews
This book is an essential resource for clinicians working with sexual assault survivors. Based on the latest research, the authors provide an accessible overview of what is known about sexual assault disclosure and social reactions and how it can be used in clinical treatment with survivors of differing backgrounds and experiences." * Sarah E. Ullman, PhD, Professor of Criminology & Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago *
A Clinician's Guide to Disclosures of Sexual Assault by Amie R. Newins and Laura C. Wilson fills a niche that has been needed. How to elicit and handle disclosures of sexual assault appropriately and sensitively with a wide variety of population groups is an important resource for all service providers to read. This book is recommended to a wide range of professions and may prevent further damage and could elicit the beginning of the healing process among those who have been sexually assaulted." * Patricia A Resick, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke Health *



Book Information
ISBN 9780197523643
Author Amie R. Newins
Format Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 177g
Dimensions(mm) 159mm * 235mm * 10mm