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Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- Mindfulness and Sexual Victimization: Theoretical Underpinnings, Empirical Links, and Treatment Implications -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Theory Linking Mindfulness to Mental Health Outcomes Stemming from Sexual Victimization -- Empirical Research Linking Mindfulness to Mental Health Outcomes Stemming from Sexual Victimization -- Future Research Directions -- Mindfulness- and Acceptance-Based Treatments for Victims of Sexual Victimization -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 -- The Relationship between Self-Blame and Coping Following Sexual Assault -- Abstract -- Attributions -- Self-Blame and Psychological Distress -- Self-Blame, Coping and Psychological Distress -- Conclusion -- References -- Biographical Sketch -- Chapter 3 -- The Importance of a Victim's Age-Inappropriate Behaviour on Public Perceptions of Adolescent Sexual Assault: Further Investigation of the Victim Pseudomaturity Effect -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Respondent Gender -- Victim Age -- Adolescent Pseudomaturity and Age-Appropriate Behaviour -- Study Aims and Predictions -- Method -- Participants -- Design -- Materials -- Procedure -- Results -- Preliminary Analyses -- Correlations -- Multivariate Analysis of Variance -- Discussion -- Other Findings -- Methodological Issues and Ideas for Future Research -- Policy Implications -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Scenario with a 15 Year Old Victim Displaying Age-Appropriate Behaviour -- Appendix B: Attribution Items -- References -- Biographical Sketch -- Chapter 4 -- In Their Own Words: A Qualitative Study of Undergraduates' Responses to Risk for Incapacitated Rape Involving a Stranger -- Abstract -- Method -- Participants -- Measures -- Procedure -- Results -- Intent to Intervene -- Risk Identification -- Personal Responsibility to Intervene -- Knowledge and Skills

This timely handbook provides in-depth overviews of the myriad and multi-faceted issues surrounding sexual assault and its pervasiveness in todays culture. Drawing for multiple viewpoints and experts, the book is divided into seven comprehensive sections, covering such topics as risk factors, varying theoretical frameworks, prevention and intervention, and special populations. Within these sections the authors provide historical background as well as the latest research, and offer treatment outcomes and potentials. Selected topics covered in this book include: Feminist theories of sexual assault Social and economic factors surrounding sexual violence Mental, physiological, physical, and functional health concerns of victims, including PTSD Major categories of sexual offenders Treatment of sexual assault survivors in the LGBTQ+ community Procedural processes related to sexual assault investigation and adjudication within the criminal justice system The Handbook of Sexual Assault and Sexual Assault Prevention is a vital book that will appeal to a broad spectrum of students, researchers, practitioners, and clinicians in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, community mental health, and sociology

Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 Background and History -- Introduction -- A Note about Language -- Relevant Research Findings -- Prevalence -- The "Red Zone," -- Perpetrators -- Victim Impacts -- False Reporting -- Risk Factors on College Campuses -- Rape Culture -- Hook-Up Culture -- Alcohol Consumption -- "Men's Clubs"-Fraternities and Athletics -- Selected Activism: Past and Present -- Relevant Legislation and Government Initiatives -- Conclusion -- References -- 2 Problems, Controversies, and Solutions -- Introduction -- Disciplinary Processes -- School versus Criminal Justice System -- Standard of Proof -- Type of Punishment -- Faculty Responsibility -- Faculty Activism -- Trigger Warnings -- Mandatory Reporting -- Consent -- Affirmative Consent -- Intoxication -- Sexual Coercion -- Solutions -- Sexual Assault Prevention Programs -- Alcohol Risk Reduction Programs -- Legislation -- Activism -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 Perspectives -- Introduction -- How Far We Have Come and How Far We Have Yet to Go: The Perspective of a College Psychologist by Jodi Caldwell -- Campus Victim Advocacy and Its Role in Supporting Survivors of Interpersonal Violence by Kathryn Woods -- The Importance of Being Proactive by Ron Roberts -- A Private Investigator's Perspective on College Rape by Erika Krouse -- Treating Survivors: The Experience of a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner by Rosemary Schuster -- It Still Counts: Reflection on a High School Assault by Kaili Miller -- Survivor Reflection by Caroline Asher -- I Think about It Every Day: Pursuing Justice on My College Campus by Sarah Gilchriese -- 4 Profiles -- Introduction -- Selected School and/or Campus Sexual Assaults -- Florida State University -- Lehigh University -- Pennsylvania State University -- Stanford -- Steubenville High School

Since young women today receive conflicting and confusing messages about dating, sexuality, and image, it is not surprising they can find themselves wondering if they've been sexually abused. It is estimated that a sexual assault occurs once every two minutes. That means that teens need to be aware of the many forms sexual abuse can take and the best practices for trying to prevent it. This guide will help them make sense of the issue, emphasizing that the victim is never to blame. Readers will be armed with crucial information that will help them know what to do if it happens to them or their friends or loved ones