ABC of Domestic and Sexual Violence [Paperback]

ABC of Domestic and Sexual Violence is a practical guide for all health care professionals who are looking after abused individuals (whether knowingly or not) and who wish to learn more in order to help their patients. It employs a positive and hands on approach, emphasising simple history taking skills and clinical tips and pitfalls to help demystify what is often considered a sensitive or difficult subject area.

This new ABC title covers background and epidemiology, including: international and cultural perspectives, common presentations, how to identify abuse, and guidance on subsequent acute and longer-term medical and psychosocial interventions. It provides guidance on legal perspectives including documentation and sources of help and advice. While focusing mainly on women, it will also cover aspects relating to children and men. It also incorporates victim testimonies and case scenarios throughout.

From a multidisciplinary team of contributors ABC of Domestic and Sexual Violence is ideal for all general practitioners, accident and emergency, practice nurses, health visitors, midwives, social workers, and other primary and secondary care health care professionals.

Contributors vii

Foreword ix
Sir George Alberti

Introduction xi
Susan Bewley and JanWelch

1 The Epidemiology of Gender-Based Violence 1
Gene Feder and Emma Howarth

2 Culture and Violence 5
Marai Larasi

3 Domestic Violence and Abuse 9
Fiona Duxbury

4 The Impact of Trauma 17
Gwen Adshead

5 Children 21
Andrea Goddard

6 SexuallÓw