Describes recent reforms adopted in some jurisdictions, such as protecting the anonymity of the victim & allowing complainants to report sexual assault even when the victim chooses not to press charges. Law enforcement officials & district attorneys have worked to support compensation for victims & also have created victim-witness advocate positions to help victims navigate the criminal justice process & speed their recovery. Contains a glossary, resources, & tables.

This is a comprehensive guide to developing a response to domestic violence using the Duluth Model. The contributors discuss the controversies which affect this community-based method.

What is being done to prevent rape occurring? How do survivors deal with the trauma of rape? How are local agencies dealing with the increased incidence of rape? How effective are treatment programmes, where available? From the causes of rape to its long-lasting effects, from disclosure to treatment, The Rape Victim offers the most complete review to date of this crime. The authors address the trauma of rape, prevention, rape as a community issue, rape crisis centres, and clinical and group treatment for survivors.