NCJ Number
132152
Journal
American Journal of Family Therapy Volume: 19 Issue: 2 Dated: (Summer 1991) Pages: 147-159
Date Published
1991
Length
13 pages
Annotation
For a number of years, rape has been the subject of much discussion in the clinical literature.
Abstract
Family therapists have joined in this discussion; however, examination of the literature reveals that only the family-of-origin or the spouse of the rape victim is considered. Given the social problem of rape and the potential effect this act of violence might have upon a family, attention should be given to a version of family therapy that includes young children. This article examines literature on rape and related issues, offering guidelines to family therapists for a comprehensive family therapy. 1 table and 44 references (Author abstract)