Sexual assault risk reduction and resistance: theory, research, and practice

'Sexual Assault Risk Reduction and Resistance' explores the theory, research, and practice of sexual assault risk reduction, resistance education, and self-defense programs for women and other vulnerable groups, including sexual minorities, individuals with disabilities, and those with histories of victimisation.

Following an ecosystemic perspective, the book examines individual risk and protective factors for sexual victimisation, as well as peer-, family-, community- and societal-level factors that influence risk for sexual violence and inform the content of programs.

This volume brings together leading researchers and practitioners to operationalise sexual assault risk reduction approaches and highlights the rationale and need for risk reduction in the context of other sexual assault prevention efforts.