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Sexual Assault Victimization Across the Life Span, Volume 2: Evaluation of Children and Adults is the second in a 3-volume set of sexual assault references. This second volume focuses on the particular needs of sexual assault survivors in various age groups, including chapters on child sexual abuse and sexual violence against adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Readers will enjoy the benefit of specially tailored instruction on the care and assessment of survivors in all of these age groups, emphasizing the unique needs of each. This all-new, comprehensive guide includes essential information for sexual assault investigators of every variety. Social service workers, law enforcement personnel, medical practitioners, and prosecuting attorneys will all benefit from a versatile, multidisciplinary study of sexual assault in specific age groups across the life span, complete with more than 200 full-color photos provided by expert investigators working in the field.

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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 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

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

"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"

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

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Angelo P. Giardino, MD, PhD is the medical director of Texas Children's Health Plan, a clinical associate professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, and an attending physician for the Texas Children's Hospital's forensic pediatrics service at the Children's Assessment Center in Houston, USA. He completed his residency and fellowship training in pediatrics at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, USA.

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