Special Considerations for Various Populations

While the recommendations provided throughout the book are meant to help clinicians work with survivors of sexual assault of various ages and backgrounds, working with some populations requires additional considerations. This chapter provides additional recommendations for working with survivors of sexual assault from various specific populations. In particular, recommendations are given for working with child and adolescent survivors; adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse; male survivors; survivors who identify as gender and sexual minorities; survivors who are Black, indigenous, and people of color; and survivors who are serving or have served in the military. Suggestions are also provided for clinicians who work in educational settings and those who provide group therapy.