Working with Trans Survivors of Sexual Violence

This excellent book, based in extensive service provision experience and academic expertise, should be a touchstone for sexual violence organisations, scholars and anyone interested in understanding the challenges transgender survivors face. On highly politicised terrain, Rymer and Cartei have managed to create an accessible, evidence-based and practical text which will be appreciated by many. – Alison Phipps, Professor of Gender Studies, Sussex University

Sally Rymer is a social worker for the West Sussex Children and Family Intervention Service (CFIS) and currently co-ordinates the trans helpline at Survivors’ Network. She was co-researcher on the first study into accessibility of services for trans survivors.

Dr Valentina Cartei is a Research and Teaching Psychologist (BPS) with a PhD in Psychology. She has over 10 years’ experience working in the sexual violence sector as a trainer, researcher and manager of front-line services for Survivors’ Network, Rape Crisis Centre for Sussex, and as a co-researcher into accessibility of services for trans survivors. She is a Board member of Rape Crisis England and Wales.