When Violence Is No Stranger : Pastoral Counseling with Survivors of Acquaintance Rape

by Leslie, Kristen J.

• ISBN13: 9780800635756
• ISBN10: 0800635752
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-12-01
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Pub

Summary

An exemplary and important study in practical theology, Leslie's volume will not only equip pastoral caregivers and counselors with specific guidelines it will also enlighten them on the crucial role that theology can play in the re-construction of shattered lives.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Introduction	1	(12)
Prevalence of Acquaintance Rape	2	(1)
So What Is Acquaintance Rape?	3	(4)
Voices and Metaphors from the Tradition	7	(3)
Using This Book	10	(3)
Facts and Theories about Acquaintance Rape	13	(42)
Facts and Distortions	14	(8)
Racism and Acquaintance Rape	22	(6)
Rape Trauma Syndrome	28	(13)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder	41	(14)
The Survivors	55	(44)
Hannah	56	(8)
Debra	64	(11)
Melanie	75	(12)
Abby	87	(12)
A Pastoral Theological Framework	99	(34)
World-Shattering	100	(21)
Healing a Shattered World	121	(8)
The Good Samaritan Takes on the Virgin Mary	129	(1)
An Additional Question for the Neighborly Samaritan	130	(3)
Pastoral Counseling and Acquaintance Rape	133	(22)
General Guidelines	133	(2)
Crisis Care	135	(1)
Additional Considerations	136	(14)
Referral Resources	150	(5)
When Violence Is No Stranger	155	(4)
Notes	159	(14)
Bibliography	173	(6)
Index	179