Susan B. Sorenson - After Campus Sexual Assault: A Guide for Parents

Susan B. Sorenson, PhD, professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is a public health researcher and clinical psychologist. Her research, teaching, community work, advisory service, and legislative testimony focus on understanding and preventing violence.

I am grateful to the students, parents, and university staff members whose openness made this book possible. The trust they placed in me is a gift.

Preparation of the manuscript was a solitary, but not solo, endeavor. I extend my appreciation to the many people who helped in all sorts of ways, especially:

Bill Meyers, Sarah Ricks, Janice Asher, and Tanya Jain for their astute comments on drafts of the chapters. Their suggestions improved the work in ways big and small.

Joan Parker, Suzanne Staszak-Silva, Linda Carbone, Michael Wilde, and Erica Wassall, who helped make the idea of a book into reality.

Katherine Camabreri for her wonderful photographs.

The Ortner Center on Violence and Abuse at the University of Pennsylvania, whose support allowed me to take a one-semester break from teaching in order to write.

Kas, Lori Ann, Roberta, and Sarah. Each believed in this work from its inception and provided encouragement and support at times I needed it most.

Richard and Michael, for everything.

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