The Aftermath of Rape: Survivors Speak

This book explores the experiences of survivors of sexual violence in India, highlighting the gaps in criminal justice and health care systems and the stigma and hostility they face in their communities. It provides insights into the impact of rape on physical and mental health, work, relationships, education, and housing, and offers suggestions for improvements in the health and support systems available to survivors.

Format: Hardback
Length: 76 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book is a powerful and eye-opening account of the journey of survivors of sexual violence as they navigate the complex and often treacherous terrain of the criminal justice and health care systems, as well as the pervasive stigma and hostility within their communities. Through personal narratives of survivors and their family members, the book delves deeply into the critical gaps that exist in the existing networks of criminal procedure, health, and rehabilitation for survivors of sexual violence and rape. Through qualitative research, the book distills the narratives gathered through interviews with survivors and their family members, providing a profound understanding of their experiences and the challenges they face.

The book makes a significant contribution to the literature on various forms of violence against women in India, with a particular focus on understanding the effectiveness of institutions, both formal and informal, in responding to sexual violence. It offers insightful suggestions for changes in the health and support systems available to survivors, aiming to improve their access to care and support.

The book documents the post-incident interactions of survivors with family, community, the police, courts, lawyers, and hospitals, highlighting the profound impact of rape on physical and mental health, work, relationships, education, and housing for survivors and their families. It sheds light on the systemic barriers and challenges that survivors face, and the urgent need for reform and improvement in the systems that are meant to protect and support them.

This book is a valuable resource for those engaged in providing support to survivors of sexual violence, as well as students and researchers of social work, social policy, health and social care, law, gender studies, human rights, and civil liberties. It provides a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the complexities of sexual violence, and offers practical insights and recommendations for addressing this critical issue.

Weight: 230g
Dimension: 143 x 222 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032151458