Citation

Schuker E. J. Am. Acad. Psychoanal. 1979; 7(4): 553-573.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1979, Guilford Publications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

511638

Abstract

This paper discusses (1) how my own interest in the treatment of sexual assualt victims developed and how I view the scope of this problem; (2) myths and facts about sexual assault; (3) common reactions of those who work with rape victims; (4) the rape trauma syndrome; (5) an approach to immediate and short-term treatment; and (6) the long-term effects of sexual assault and related treatment issues.

Language: en