1st Edition

Sexual Trauma among Girls in Educational Settings Intersectional Identities and Trauma-Informed Care

By Jennifer Etesse Herring Copyright 2025
122 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

122 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

122 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book uses an intersectional lens to explore the lived experiences of sexually traumatized girls in school. It provides a deep understanding of the students’ experiences, viewed through the prism of their multiple identities. The author employs a qualitative phenomenological study to investigate the psychological, social, and academic impacts of such trauma. The book’s core strength lies in... Read more

Introduction  1. Theoretical & Conceptual Framework  2. Literature Review and Methodology  3. Intersectionality  4. The Psychological Impact of Sexual Trauma  5. The Social Impact of Sexual Trauma  6. The Academic Impact of Sexual Trauma  7. Conclusion

Biography

Jennifer Etesse Herring is Adjunct Professor at the Lesley Institute for Trauma Sensitivity (LIFTS), Lesley University, USA, and the founder of  Herring Hope and Healing, a trauma consulting and coaching business that  coaches sexual trauma survivors and their families