Gender and Violence

Demographic trends in gender-based violence (GBV) for the United States and globally will be presented, as well as issues such as abuse, intimate partner violence and domestic violence, sexual harassment and assault, and the overall impact of the #MeToo movement on the larger society. The identification and psychological treatment of gender-based violence will be discussed, including tracing the history of how sexual abuse as a clinical topic evolved in the field and current trends in the treatment of both survivors and offenders. Gender differences for survivors of gender-based violence will be described, along with effective strategies for treating clients presenting with these issues.