The ABC Guide to Domestic and Sexual Violence is a practical guide for all healthcare professionals caring for abused individuals (whether consciously or not) and who wish to learn more in order to help their patients. It uses a positive and practical approach, emphasizing simple skills in history taking and clinical "tips" and "traps" to demystify what is often considered a sensitive or difficult subject.

This new title in the ABC series covers background and epidemiology, including: international and cultural aspects, the common presentation, recognition of abuse, and guidelines for immediate and long-term medical and psychosocial interventions. It provides guidance on legal aspects, including documentation, and sources of help and advice. While primarily focusing on women, it also covers issues related to children and men. Victim testimonials and case studies are included throughout the book.

With contributions from an interdisciplinary team of collaborators, the ABC Guide to Domestic and Sexual Violence is ideal for general practitioners, accident and emergency workers, nurses, health visitors, midwives, social workers, and other professionals in primary and secondary care.