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Download or read book Social, Psychological, and Forensic Perspectives on Sexual Abuse written by Gopalan, Rejani Thudalikunnil and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-01-15 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sexual abuse, a topic still struggling to break free of its social taboos, is an issue that must be addressed, assessed, and discussed in order to further efforts for prevention and treatment. Social, Psychological, and Forensic Perspectives on Sexual Abuse is an important resource that comprehensively examines the prevalence, assessment, causes, and impacts of sexual violence from cultural, legal, psychosocial, theoretical, and medical viewpoints. Discussing difficult but relevant issues including forensic assessment, legal ramifications, mental health, risk assessment, and effects on family life, this book is geared towards researchers, mental health professionals, clinicians, and special educators seeking current research on prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation in sexual abuse.