TS Nelson                                  Publications, Consultation and Trainings

This booklet was specifically written for sexual assault survivors, their family members and loved ones.  It offers thorough and current information about the healing process after a sexual assault as well as information about the criminal justice process, medical issues and other common concerns for sexual assault victims.  The booklet was reviewed by a national advisory board of experts in the field with input from sexual assault survivors.  The original English version has been updated with new information on emerging health and legal topics with the latest resources.  The booklet is available in English, Spanish, Large Print, Braille and with English versions for teens and their parents, college students, military victims and for professionals and volunteers working with sexual assault victims.  It has been called one of the “best resources available on the topic.”

This booklet was written for professionals and volunteers who work with victims of sexual assault.  It offers an overview of some of the key issues that service providers should know about sexual assault recovery as well as the criminal justice process.  The booklet can be used as an excellent training supplement and is a valuable resource for service providers in different fields, including: counselors, law enforcement, prosecutors, medical professionals, educators and victim advocates.  It can serve as a quick-reference guide to the many issues facing rape victims. This resource should be on the bookshelf of every service provider who works with sexual assault victims.

This comprehensive booklet for military victims of sexual assault addresses:

• The recovery process and concerns after a sexual assault   
• Up-to-date information on the DoD SAPR policies and resources  
• New reporting options, including exceptions to confidentiality
• Common medical concerns and the evidence collection exam
• The military justice process, protective orders and victim's rights
• Plus, information on the civilian criminal justice system and other resources available for military victims.

This booklet should be given to every military sexual assault victim and used as a quick-reference guide by those who work with victims.

This booklet was written specifically for women and men veterans who were victims of any type of sexual trauma while on active duty.   It is also a good resource for family members, friends and helping professionals to learn more about military sexual trauma and how to support veterans through their healing and recovery.  In addition, the booklet provides an overview of the new Department of Defense policies on sexual assault prevention and response (DoD SAPR) as well as other valuable information on victims’ concerns, reporting barriers, medical issues, family impact, the recovery process and veterans’ resources.

This booklet is meant to provide a solid foundation of information to fill some of the gaps for veterans at a time when information is needed, but hard to find or difficult to remember.  This booklet can serve as a quick-reference guide to come back to weeks or months later in the process as a helpful resource. This is a one-of-a-kind resource available for veterans who experienced military sexual trauma--and a "must-have" for anyone who provides treatment or counseling to military veterans.

This booklet is intended for crime victims and their loved ones as well as for professionals who provide services to crime victims.  It offers information about coping after a violent crime, the criminal justice system, reporting issues, medical and safety concerns as well as information about healing and recovering in the aftermath of a crime or a devastating loss due to a crime. 

This resource offers a foundation of information to fill some of the gaps for crime victims at a time when information is needed, but hard to find or difficult to remember.  It can serve as a quick-reference guide to review in the weeks or months later as a helpful resource and a guide to the complicated criminal justice system.  This resource will make any crime victims' journey through the criminal justice system a bit easier.

The findings from a five-year, international study on sexual victimization in the US Armed Forces are documented in this book written by Terri Spahr Nelson and published by the Haworth Press, Inc.

The book is based on the perspectives of women and men who experienced rape or sexual harassment while on active duty.  Included throughout the text are quotes and excerpts from veterans, active duty service members, military leaders, congressional representatives, Pentagon reports and research in the field. The end result is one of the first and most thorough assessments of the problem to date to highlight victims' experiences with sexual harassment and rape in the US Military.   It concludes with specific recommendations for change based on the research findings and victims' input.  This book is a must-have for anyone concerned about this topic, but especially for anyone who works with military victims of rape and sexual harassment.  It is the key that opens the door to the underlying problems facing the military and affecting victims.

This valuable resource was specifically developed for anyone who works with victims of trauma.  It will offer professionals and volunteers an honest, inside look at the implications of bearing witness to trauma with insights from others in the field.  The booklet includes recommendations on how to recognize and address professional and personal concerns using a mindfulness-based approach to trauma work.  Coming soon--exclusively from TS Nelson Publications.

The booklets are updated annually to ensure they have the most accurate information at the time of publication, however, changes (such as laws and resource numbers) can occur over time.   If you have any comments, recommendations for change, suggestions for improvement or notice any factual errors, please contact TS Nelson directly.  We appreciate your assistance in making these booklets a valuable resource for victims and service providers.  Thank you!   Contact TS Nelson