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Supporting survivors of sexual violence and abuse : approaches to care for health professionals
ISBN: 9781032126227
Publication date: 2024
This textbook provides practical guidance to enable health professionals to support survivors of sexual violence. It gives insight into the complex and wide-ranging nature and experience of sexual violence, barriers to disclosure, and explores the implications for survivors, health professionals and healthcare organisations.
An evidence-based resource, this book provides information, guidance and signposting for all those who might receive disclosures of sexual violence, challenging perceptions, stigma and judgement. As well as discussing disclosure of recent experiences, it takes into account that life events may trigger the re-surfacing of prior experiences. The book also operates as a practical tool, prompting professionals to reflect on their own clinical experience of dealing with disclosures of sexual violence. The chapters look at the full breadth of sexual violence and abuse, including rape and sexual assault, child sexual abuse, harassment and stalking, exploitation, trafficking, conflict situations, traditional practices and sexual violence in LGBTQAI+ communities.
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) brings together a range of data and reports on family, domestic and sexual violence.
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistic and Research (BOCSAR) collates data on Sexual assault offences for NSW, including Progress through the Criminal Justice System, and Sexual assault incidences reported to police.
This library guide is intended as an information resource for NSLHD clinicians working in Prevention and Response to Violence, Abuse and Neglect.
If you are looking for help for your personal situation, please try:
1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732
Full Stop Australia – 1800 385 578
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800
Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
NSW Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511
NSLHD clinicians may also be interested in our Health & Wellbeing Subject Guide