Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men: The Trauma of Sexual Abuse is an indispensable go-to book for understanding male sexual victimization. It has become increasingly clear since the 1980s that men and boys, like women and girls, are sexually abused and assaulted in alarming numbers. Yet there have been few resources available to victims, their loved ones, or those trying to help them.
Key Features
- Insights from Richard B. Gartner, a leading clinician in male sexual victimization.
- A comprehensive guide created with expert colleagues from various fields.
- Addresses the realities of male sexual victimization and its complexities.
- Covers diverse topics, including institutional sexual assault, sex trafficking, and neurobiology of survivors.
Additional Information
Dr. Gartner has been a tireless teacher, clinician, and advocate for male victims of sexual abuse in the classroom, the lecture hall, and of course the consulting room as well as in newspaper, television, radio, and online interviews. This book looks at the realities of male sexual victimization, guiding clinicians and lay people alike to understand the complexities of the devastation it causes in victimized boys and men. It considers topics as diverse as:
- Sexual assault in institutions like the military, sports teams, schools, universities, and religious organizations.
- Sex trafficking of boys and adolescents.
- Neurobiology and brain chemistry of male survivors of sexual abuse.
- Gender and sexual dysfunctions and confusions resulting from sexual exploitation and trauma.
