Overview

This book provides practical advice for professionals working with transgender (including non-binary) people who have survived any form of sexual violence or abuse. It gives professionals an understanding of the impact and trauma of sexual violence on trans people, as well as the additional difficulties they face accessing services that have traditionally been designed to serve cisgendered clients. The authors reveal specific issues faced by trans people as they recover from traumatic sexual experiences, and what steps professionals and organisations can take to meet the needs of the trans community. They also take a critical look at what can be done to reduce discrimination, particularly as many services for sexual violence tend to enforce strict gender segregation which can be exclusionary for trans clients. This book helps mitigate the traumatic effects of sexual violence on trans individuals, by recommending effective responses for all levels of service delivery, from organisational policies to advice for front-line professionals.

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Author:   Sally Rymer ,  Valentina Cartei
Publisher:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.224kg
ISBN:  

9781785927607

ISBN 10:   1785927604
Pages:   184
Publication Date:   21 January 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction. Chapter 1: Introduction to Trans Identities. Chapter 2: Violence Experienced by the Trans Community. Chapter 3: Trauma and Its Effects. Chapter 4: Problems with Accessing Mainstream Services. Chapter 5: Best Practice-Organisations. Chapter 6: Best Practice-Individual Practitioners. Chapter 7: Looking Ahead. Appendix.

Reviews

This excellent book, based in extensive service provision experience and academic expertise, should be a touchstone for sexual violence organisations, scholars and anyone interested in understanding the challenges transgender survivors face. On highly politicised terrain, Rymer and Cartei have managed to create an accessible, evidence-based and practical text which will be appreciated by many. -- Alison Phipps, Professor of Gender Studies, Sussex University

Author Information

Sally Rymer is a social worker for the West Sussex Children and Family Intervention Service (CFIS) and currently co-ordinates the trans helpline at Survivors' Network. She was co-researcher on the first study into accessibility of services for trans survivors. Dr Valentina Cartei Research and Teaching Psychologist (BPS) with a PhD in Psychology. Over 10 years' experience working in the sexual violence sector as trainer, researcher and manager of front-line services for Survivors' Network, Rape Crisis Centre for Sussex, Co-researcher into accessibility of services for trans survivors. Board member of Rape Crisis England and Wales.

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