The text is intended as a reference for emergency medical personnel, attorneys, social workers, psychotherapists, rape crisis workers, and law enforcement officers. It presents historical perspectives on rape, examines legal issues, describes the evolution of the law regarding rape in marriage, and discusses the impact of the feminist movement. It also explains how to take the medical history, how to conduct the physical examination, and how to recognize and collect evidence. Additional sections explain how to help victims deal with the psychological impact of rape and how to treat victims for the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Tables, reference notes, and an index.