Sexual Violence

Catalog description

Examines the complicated nature and dynamics of sexual violence (SV), beginning with a general presentation of sexual violence, such as definitions and the nature, characteristics, and extent of SV. Considers the impact of doing "sexual violence" work on criminal justice and victim service practitioners (e.g., vicarious trauma) and the importance of self-care. Next, various tools to measure SV, sources of SV data, and measurement issues will be discussed. The major focus includes the historical development and evolution of different legislative, criminal justice systems, and victim service system responses to sexual violence. Examine responses to sexual violence that have been generated outside of formal systems of care and discuss the need for primary prevention.