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It is an honor and a privilege to be an ally to a survivor of sexual assault. She allows you close to her pain, and you help her heal, with no expectations on her. It’s not a commitment to enter lightly. If Jesus has burdened your heart for a survivor, but you don’t know what to do, start with this audiobook. It will take work, prayer, and patience, but she’s worth it.

In 1977, Bonnie Robichaud accepted a job at the Department of Defence military base in North Bay, Ontario. After a string of dead-end jobs, with five young children at home, Robichaud was ecstatic to have found a unionized job with steady pay, benefits, and vacation time. After her supervisor began to sexually harass and intimidate her, her story could have followed the same course as countless women before her: endure, stay silent, and eventually quit. Instead, Robichaud filed a complaint after her probation period was up.

Many books have dealt with sexual abuse scandals in the church and the role of pastoral care for survivors. Others have provided liberatory readings of biblical texts to support survivors of sexual violence. Surviving God takes a new approach, centering the voices of sexual abuse survivors while rethinking key Christian beliefs. Starting from experiences of oppression, beliefs that contribute to oppression are challenged, and new, hopeful, and healing beliefs take their place.

Tania Del Río expone un reclamo social, una denuncia urgente para modificar este inventario actual, para solidarizarse con estos seres humanosy colectivos que, buscando a los suyos, suman fuerzas para superar esta muerte lenta.

The Case of Lizzie Borden and Other Writings is the first and only comprehensive collection of writings by Elizabeth Garver Jordan, the groundbreaking journalist, suffragist, and editor whose fearless reporting on women preceded the #MeToo movement and popularized the true-crime genre.

Du kannst nicht ändern, was passiert ist, aber du kannst ändern, wie du damit umgehst. Du darfst neue Wege gehen! Was macht sexuelle Gewalt mit einem Menschen und seinem Umfeld? Diese Frage beantwortet Michael Reh, selbst Überlebender von jahrelangem sexuellem Missbrauch, in seinen neun Geboten.

Violée à 15 ans par son entraîneur, la patineuse brise l'omerta. " Vous étiez mon entraîneur. Je venais d'avoir quinze ans. Et vous m'avez violée. Il aura fallu trente ans pour que ma colère cachée se transforme enfin en cri public. Vous avez détruit ma vie, monsieur O., pendant que vous meniez tranquillement la vôtre. Aujourd'hui, je veux balayer ma honte, la faire changer de camp. Mais je veux aussi dénoncer le monde sportif qui vous a protégé, et vous protège encore à l'heure où j'écris ces lignes. Quand j'ai voulu parler, à plusieurs reprises, je n'ai pas pu le faire.

Stop the Silence is a department in the Institute on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma (IVAT) and has a mission to prevent, expose, and stop child sexual abuse (CSA) and help survivors worldwide. Thanks to the efforts of experts, healers, and survivors and their supporters around the globe, we’re preventing CSA and promoting healing of victims and survivors, celebrating the lives of those healed, and underscoring CSA as social justice and civil rights issues.

¿Qué sucede cuando tu comunidad o familia normaliza el abuso y la violación? ¿Cómo enfrentar que se prioricen problemas como la escasez de maestros, comisarios, médicos o dirigentes por encima de tus derechos y dignidad? Distintos lugares de la selva peruana evidencian las respuestas. Indiana, Mazán y Puinahua, en Loreto; y Nieva, en Amazonas, son cuatro distritos del Perú donde denunciar una violación sexual representa una traición a la familia, una ofensa al vecino o el peligro de quedarse sin dirigentes ni maestros.

Dare is a no-holds-barred account of Diane’s rise from being born an illegitimate child given up for adoption to fulfilling her dream in the entertainment industry and directing the largest production shows staged in Australia. But when she was terminated, there were no laws to protect her. Now, Diane reveals the unimaginable public humiliation and heartbreak of losing herself, her career, and her destiny.

Dit boek is gewijd aan het begrijpen, aanpakken en overwinnen van de pijnlijke aspecten van misbruik, met als doel zowel bewustwording te creëren als een bron van steun te bieden aan degenen die deze uitdagingen het hoofd bieden. In deze inleiding werpen we een blik op de motivatie achter dit boek, definiëren we de reikwijdte van misbruik en benadrukken we het belang van het aanspreken van dit cruciale onderwerp.

You can not change what happened, but you can change how you are dealing with it. You are allowed to change! What are the effects on a person who suffered sexual violence, sexual abuse? What are the effects on family and society? Why is sexual abuse and sexual violence still one of the last taboos in our society? Michael Reh, a survivor himself, gives answers to these and other Questions regarding this topic. The reknown author talks about how trauma can develop, and how survivors and society can deal with dismissal conscious and subconscious patterns.

They Never Told is about bridging the communication and trust gaps between youth and adults. What we are finding is that the actual rate of childhood sexual assault is much higher than what s reported. Why is that? What is keeping our children from telling a dark secret? Is it trust? Is it fear? Or is it much deeper than that? This book is aimed at making you think critically about your personal relationships with the youth and survivors in your life. This is a book for parents, teachers, grandparents, and young professionals.

"Guilty Shame" is about victims of abuse and rape who are having a difficult time forgiving themself for what had happened to them. While guilt can lead to remorse and a person turning from unhealthy habits; shame is what keeps many from holistic healing.

I Had No One To Tell 2 is a continuation of Part 1 detailing the origin of a sexual abuse curse that has plagued our family for generations. The secrets kept by family embarrassment and shame have reached a boiling point within the new generation.

Cresciuta da una madre divorziata che lavora in una casa editrice, V. colma con la lettura il vuoto lasciato dalla figura assente del padre. A tredici anni, durante una cena, incontra G., un celebre scrittore cinquantenne che, sin dal primo sguardo, la colpisce per il suo carisma e le attenzioni che le rivolge. Rassicurata dai suoi modi gentili e galanti e dallo sguardo clemente della madre, lei si offre a lui, corpo e anima.

This book will teach you ways to overcome the anger, disparity and hurt that is associated with sexual assault. It affects everyone. This book is about real people who overcame the impossible and found healing, happiness, family, and love in the process...and you can too!

Por que o estupro é um crime ainda tão comum no Brasil? Por que a vítima muitas vezes é tão – ou mais – julgada pela sociedade do que o próprio criminoso? Por que é tão difícil fazer uma denúncia? Após quatro anos de pesquisas, viagens pelo país e mais de 100 entrevistas com vítimas e familiares, criminosos, psiquiatras e diversos especialistas no assunto, a jornalista Ana Paula Araújo escreve Abuso - a cultura do estupro no Brasil com coragem e sem meias-verdades.

This is a workbook geared towards helping people that have experienced abuse work through the deception, silence, and secrecy. It is an instrument to reassure victims that they are loved by God and have a purpose to flourish on Earth. It gives examples and ways of getting help that will lead to recovery and healing.

As a lonely girl coming of age in the 1970s, Liz has every reason to believe her eighth-grade teacher is in love with her. Because the sex isn’t physically violent and is wrapped in a message of love, she learns to exchange sex for attention. But years later, as an adult, emotional closeness eludes Liz. Even after marrying a sensitive, caring man, she is walled off. Struggling through confusing years, she believes something is deeply wrong with her.