Surviving sexual abuse
You can ask for help from these services even if the abuse happened some time ago. Everyone has the right to feel safe all the time. If someone is making you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, then it could be sexual abuse. Sexual assault, rape and ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Mic Hunter
A long overdue book by a psychologist who has extensive clinical experience treating male victims of child sexual abuse, it explodes the myth that sexual abuse of male children is rare, or that the consequences are less serious than for girls. ... [... more]
Random House |
Robin Stone
With a foreword by Joycelyn Elders, M.D., No Secrets, No Lies is a powerful and daringly honest resource guide for families seeking to understand, prevent, and overcome childhood sexual abuse and its devastating impact on adult survivors. An ... [... more]
Random House |
Jan Morrison
A sobering number of teens have been sexually abused themselves or know someone who has been abused. Responding to this terrible reality, A Safe Place effectively addresses the issues, beliefs, and coping mechanisms triggered by sexual abuse in ... [... more]
Random House |
Ellen Bass
A pioneer in the field of healing from child sexual abuse, Ellen Bass currently teaches in the MFA program at Pacific University in Oregon. Her poetry books include Mules of Love and The Human Line. [... more]
Harper Collins |
Surviving sexual abuse (young men)
Sexual assault and sexual abuse is illegal. The law says that if you did not freely agree to any sexual acts then you have not said yes. It is not OK for someone to offer money, favour or gifts to try and get you to do sexual things that you do ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Sexual abuse - how parents can help their child
As a parent, you have an important role in helping your child recover from sexual abuse. This information takes a brief look at ways to help your child and yourself through this difficult experience. Your role in helping your child recover is ... [... more]
Better Health |
Sexual abuse - an overview
Increased openness and a willingness to discuss sexual abuse by adult women and men, as well as the development of service support networks, has led to greater community understanding of this issue. Increased openness and a willingness to discuss ... [... more]
Better Health |
Alcohol and teenagers - quiz
Try our health quiz on teenagers and alcohol. How many drinks make a binge drinking session? Can alcohol make you more vulnerable to violence and sexual abuse? The answers are here. Try our health quiz on teenagers and alcohol. How many drinks ... [... more]
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