Caring for Victims of Torture

Resource Type

Book

Description

"Caring for Victims of Torture contains all the collective wisdom of some of the most respected international experts in the treatment of victims of government torture and distinguished physicians including pioneers in the field of traumatic stress. Contributors discuss the most recent advances in knowledge about government-sanctioned torture and offer practical approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of torture victims. Organized into six main sections, this annotated volume provides an overview of the history and politics of torture and rehabilitation; guidance in identifying and defining the sequelae of torture; a framework for assessment and treatment; specific treatment interventions; and a discussion of ethical implications."-(www.appi.org)

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Adulthood (22+)

Languages

English

ISBN

0880487747

Authors

James M. Jaranson M.D., M.A., M.P.H., Michael K. Popkin M.D.

Publication

1998 American Psychiatric Publishing

Availability

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