Intimate Betrayal: Understanding and Responding to the Trauma of Acquaintance Rape / Edition 1

by Vernon R. Wiehe, Ann S. Richards

Overview

Acquaintance rape is a serious social problem, yet it remains widely misunderstood by the general public and by practitioners working with both survivors and perpetrators. The concept 'rape' is generally thought of in terms of rape by a stranger; acquaintance rape survivors are more likely to be blamed for the assault than stranger rape survivors. This seriously impacts upon what survivors do after the assault, on the services survivors receive, on the prosecution of perpetrators and on efforts to prevent the problem.

Intimate Betrayal provides much-needed information on the subject - including practical information directed specifically at practitioners working with survivors - with sensitive discussions that includ

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803973619
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	07/28/1995
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

The Problem
The Victim and the Perpetrator
The Assault
Survivor's Response to Their Assault
The Assault's Impact on the Survivor
Marital Rape
Understanding Acquaintance Rape
The Legal Aspects of Acquaintance Rape
The Counselor in the Recovery Process
The Survivor in the Recovery Process
Preventing Acquaintance Rape

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Karen M. Donahey, PhD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: This book reports the findings of a research project in which 278 women participated who had experienced sexual assault from an acquaintance. Statistical data have been used sparingly throughout the book. Instead, the responses have been analyzed qualitatively emphasizing the survivors' thoughts and comments.
Purpose: The purpose is to inform and to educate about the nature, scope, and impact of acquaintance rape on its victims, how to intervene with those who have experienced the problem, and ways acquaintance rape can be prevented.
Audience: The book is directed to individuals who work with victims of acquaintance rape or who work with persons at risk of becoming a victim or perpetrator. It is not directed specifically to individuals who have experienced acquaintance rape.
Features: The book introduces the reader to the problems of acquaintance rape, define key terms, and presents specific findings of their research. The book also includes a copy of the research instrument and materials for those professionals who wish to utilize these in their work.
Assessment: This book addresses the problem of acquaintance rape and its complexity in a comprehensive manner. The book provides helpful information and treatment suggestions for those professionals who wish to know more about this important issue. It is a useful addition to the field of mental health.

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