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Introduction. Chapter 1: Introduction to Trans Identities. Chapter 2: Violence Experienced by the Trans Community. Chapter 3: Trauma and Its Effects. Chapter 4: Problems with Accessing Mainstream Services. Chapter 5: Best Practice-Organisations. Chapter 6: Best Practice-Individual Practitioners. Chapter 7: Looking Ahead. Appendix.
Practical advice for professionals working with transgender people who have survived sexual violence and abuse
Sally Rymer is a social worker for the West Sussex Children and
Family Intervention Service (CFIS) and currently co-ordinates the
trans helpline at Survivors' Network. She was co-researcher on the
first study into accessibility of services for trans survivors.
Dr Valentina Cartei Research and Teaching Psychologist (BPS) with a
PhD in Psychology. Over 10 years' experience working in the sexual
violence sector as trainer, researcher and manager of front-line
services for Survivors' Network, Rape Crisis Centre for Sussex,
Co-researcher into accessibility of services for trans survivors.
Board member of Rape Crisis England and Wales.
This excellent book, based in extensive service provision
experience and academic expertise, should be a touchstone for
sexual violence organisations, scholars and anyone interested in
understanding the challenges transgender survivors face. On highly
politicised terrain, Rymer and Cartei have managed to create an
accessible, evidence-based and practical text which will be
appreciated by many.
*Alison Phipps, Professor of Gender Studies, Sussex University*
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