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660 pages, 95 images, 53 contributors Sexual Assault Victimization Across the Life Span: A Clinical Guide offers a broad array of information for sexual assault intervention, from the fundamentals of physical evaluation and investigation to in-depth guides to the unique challenges presented by cases of sexual assault. Both novice and veteran practitioners will benefit from guidelines to best practices in physical examinations, evidence collection, and documentation, with the added benefit of chapters about special victim populations and the various roles of multidisciplinary team members. To present a complete overview of the professional approach to sexual assault in all its forms, Sexual Assault: Victimization Across the Life Span—A Clinical Guide includes sections dedicated to the presentation and effects of sexual violence in children and adults as well as chapters about victims with disabilities, victims in correctional settings, male victims, and more. This expansive clinical and forensic reference is essential for all professionals active in sexual assault response.