The trauma caused by rape and sexual assault can often be further compounded by unthinking or insensitive comments from people who may judge‎,‎ disbelieve or disparage the victim‎.‎ This authoritative resource draws together advice for all people in the helping professions on how to work with victims of rape and sexual violence‎.‎ The wide‎-ranging topics cover the effects of rape‎,‎ male rape‎,‎ childhood sexual abuse‎,‎ sex trafficking and prostitution‎,‎ and sexually transmitted infections‎,‎ giving best practice advice on how to offer effective and compassionate support to help survivors‎.‎