Sexual Assault Victimization Across the Life Span, Volume 2

Sexual Assault Victimization Across the Life Span, Second Edition is a comprehensive text that will be a valuable resource for all health care providers involved in the evaluation and management of sexual assault victims. The full, 3-volume set consists of 39 chapters, each dealing with a different aspect of sexual assault, including assault of boys and male adolescents, persons with disabilities, and assault among LGBTQ populations. Chapters are comprehensive and detailed. Of particular value are the sections referred to as "Tips from the Bench," that include comments beyond the medical assessment that may have relevance to child protective services, law enforcement, and mental health providers. In addition, each chapter starts off with a section designated "Purpose of the Chapter" that sets the agenda for the chapter, followed by the chapter's learning objectives. This book will serve as an invaluable guide to those who care for sexual assault victims. Carol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAP, FACEP Sexual Assault Victimization Across the Life Span is an intricate and comprehensive compendium of information on all aspects of sexual assault. The breadth and depth of information is exceptional-from detailing the responsibilities of prosecutors and sexual abuse examiners, to a discussion of workplace sexual assault, and issues of dealing with sexual abuse in children with disabilities. This 3-volume compilation should be a mandatory resource in any organization engaged in any facet of sexual assault response or for anyone who wants a resource that deals with any or all of the multiple aspects of sexual abuse. The logical, functional structure of the volumes dividing the subject into investigation, evaluation of children and adults, and lastly, a volume on special settings and survivor populations greatly enhances the ease of using this material. Theodore N. Hariton, MD, FACOG The new second edition of Sexual Assault Victimization Across the Life Span is an important contribution to the field of sexual assault and violence. It is probably the leading textbook in the field, and it is a must-have for all medical professionals who care for victims of sexual violence. The beauty of the book is that it truly covers victims across the life span and provides guidance and tools to address the needs of all survivors. The text is logically organized into 3 volumes: Investigation, Diagnosis, and the Multidisciplinary Team, Evaluation of Children and Adults, and Special Settings and Survivor Populations. Each chapter contains key points highlighting important concepts and principles for the benefit of the reader. Ralph Riviello, MD, MS, FACEP