Full Description
Professional sexual misconduct (PSM) is a problem that is notoriously difficult to address and that can be a minefield for all concerned - for victims, for the institutions where it takes place, and also because outstanding and supposedly responsible members of society may be accused of abuse. Here, Werner Tschan, one of the world's leading experts on the prevention of PSM, outlines an up-to-date approach to PSM and other professional disruptive behaviors. He describes practical ways to prevent PSM, as well as effective treatments for victims and those accused. Using examples from real-life cases from around the world, he also discusses how PSM is a societal problem and what we can do to stop it. Recent headline cases involving a variety of organizations - medical, media, church, schools, sport, industry - show that institutions can be ideal environments for PSM and so great emphasis is placed in this volume on preventive measures that we can and must take at an institutional level. With clear, jargon-free writing, this book is essential reading for all professionals interested in preventing and dealing with PSM, as well as of interest to victims and their families as well.
Contents
From the Contents: - A Survivor's Voice - Foreword (Ann Van Regan) - Introduction - How to understand survivors' reactions - What is PSM and how does it happen? - PSM in various disciplines - The overlap with workplace violence - Impact of PSM on survivors, on institutions, and on professionals - Treatment of survivors - Why do professionals commit sexual offenses? - Prevention of PSM in institutions - Boundary training - Assessment and rehabilitation of affected professionals - Prevention overview
