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SEXUAL ABUSE RESOURCES

 

SEXUAL ABUSE RESOURCES

 

ORGANIZATIONS

APA Online - Understanding Child Sexual Abuse          

FaithTrust Institute


"An international, multifaith organization working to end sexual and domestic violence. We provide communities and advocates with the tools and knowledge they need to address the religious and cultural issues related to abuse."

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
The US'  largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. Inside, you'll find statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, news and more.  

 

BOOKS

 

Allender, Dan B. (1990). The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse. Navpress Publishing Group. Brings the realities of damaging human experience into the perspective of a loving God. With professional skill and spiritual insight, Dr. Allender blends a keen understanding of the dynamics of sexual abuse with the practical application of Christian truth.

Bass, Ellen & Davis, Lauren (1994). The Courage to Heal (3rd edition) Revised and Expanded : A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. Collins. Offers help and encouragement to women who were sexually abused in childhood. Using first person narratives, it describes the effects of sexual abuse, maps the stages survivors pass through, and offers practical guidance on dealing with self-defeating behaviors and building self-esteem. Supportive strategies are recommended to families, friends, and health-care professionals. The final "Resources for Healing" lists services and self-help programs and a bibliography.

Courtois, Christine A. (1996). Healing the Incest Wound: Adult Survivors in Therapy. W.W. Norton & Co.
 



Langberg, Diane (2003). Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse (AACC Counseling Library). Xulan Press.
This professional reference equips Christian counselors and the church to help adult victims of childhood sexual abuse through the healing process.

Maltz, Wendy (2001). The Sexual Healing Journey : A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse (Revised Edition). A how-to, personal therapy book written in the form of an informative case study with concrete details on what constitutes abuse. The author demonstrates how abuse may get buried in a victim's unconscious mind and subsequently result in sexual dysfunction which must be replaced by a healthy approach to sex in the healing process.

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Submitted by Zeoo (not verified) on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 04:59.

Flowers in the Attic- VC Andrews, Great series! It's about well, I don't rellay want to give it away, but it's about these children locked away in an attic VERY dysfunctional family issues.My Sweet Audrina- VC Andrews, A stand alone novel. It's one of my favorites and fits into your category greatly. Thirteen Reasons Why- Jay AsherRunaway-?, A good, quick, read.The Lovely Bones- Alice Sebold, A MUST read.The Almost Moon-Alice SeboldLucky- Alice Sebold, A story Alice Sebold wrote about her ****. I could probably go on forever, except I can't remember anymore Happy New Year!

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