Trauma, trials, and transformation : guiding sexual assualt victims through the legal system and beyond / Judith Daylen, Wendy van Tongeren Harvey, and Dennis O'Toole.

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Toronto, ON : Irwin Law, c2006.

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59407

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Author:

Daylen, Judith Lynne, 1950-

Harvey, Wendy.

O'Toole, Dennis Michael, 1953-

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Subject:

Sex crimes -- Canada.

Rape victims -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Canada.

Sexual abuse victims -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Canada.

Rape victims -- Rehabilitation -- Canada.

Sexual abuse victims -- Rehabilitation -- Canada.

Contents:

1. Sexual crimes in Canada

2. The personal impact of sexual crimes

3. Starting along the healing path

4. Law and the human factors

5. A psychological tool box

6. Going to the police

7. Preparing for court

8. The trial

9. Sentencing

10. Seeking compensation

11. Personal growth and transformation.

Summary:

The goal of this book is to guide victims of sexual assault or abuse in the pursuit of justice, and to assist in their emotional and psychological recovery.

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Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

9781552211144

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Phys. description:

xxxii, 524 p. ; 23 cm