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In this chapter we provide a critical overview of theory, assessment, and treatment pertaining to victims of crime. We first present the theories of victim reactions that have influenced assessment and treatment approaches. Then we examine assessment issues, including trauma assessment, diagnostic assessment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other comorbid disorders including depression, substance abuse, and panic disorder. Specific treatment approaches are summarized. These will include crisis intervention, stress inoculation therapy, prolonged imaginal exposure, and cognitive processing therapy. Finally, a case study of comorbid PTSD and panic disorder is presented.
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Falsetti, S.A., Resnick, H.S. (1995). Helping the Victims of Violent Crime. In: Freedy, J.R., Hobfoll, S.E. (eds) Traumatic Stress. Springer Series on Stress and Coping. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1076-9_11
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