Resources for Dealing with Sexual Abuse
Resources for Foster Care
ReMoved (accurate depictions of a child entering the foster care system)
The Connected Child is a compassionate and practical guide designed for ado
Books for Kids
Not in Room 204 by Shannon Riggs
Mrs. Salvador is one tough teacher. But Regina Lillian Hadwig, a very quiet student, doesn't mind. She likes the order and discipline Mrs. Salvador expects. At a report card conference, Mrs. Salvador tells Regina’s mom that Regina is doing a great job, but that she is very quiet. "Are you quiet at home, like you are in school?" Mrs. Salvador asks Regina. And Regina thinks of the secret she keeps so quiet―the one even her mom doesn’t know, about the
Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds
by Kristen Jensen CLICK HERE FOR LINK
Young children deserve to be armed early against internet dangers. Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. makes it easy for parents to protect their young kids ages 3 to 6. Using gentle, age-appropriate messages, children will learn to Turn, Run & Tell when they are accidentally exposed to inappropriate content.
Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids
by Kristen Jensen CLICK HERE FOR LINK
Want a comfortable way to talk with your kids about pornography? This newly revised edition of the original bestseller from Defend Young Minds makes that daunting discussion easy! Good Pictures Bad Pictures is a read-aloud story about a mom and dad who explain what pornography is, why it’s dangerous, and how to reject it.
Featuring easy-to-understand science and simple analogies, this internationally-acclaimed book engages young kids to porn-proof their own b
Consent (for Kids!): Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of YOU
by Rachel Brian CLICK HERE FOR LINK
Consent is like being ruler of your own country...population: YOU.
This is a smart, playful guide to consent and bodily autonomy, packed with bright and energetic illustrations. Readers will learn about boundaries and how to set them; ways to respect themselves and others; what to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe; and much more. Along the way, they'll be encouraged to reflect on (and improve!) their own behavior and to practice consent in t
Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect: Teach children ...
by Janeen Saunders CLICK HERE FOR LINK
Teaching young children about body boundaries, both theirs and others, is crucial to a child’s growing sense of self, their confidence and how they should expect to be treated by others. A child growing up knowing they have a right to their own personal space, gives that child ownership and choices as to what happens to them and to their body.
I Said No! A Kid-to-kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private
by Janeen Saunders CLICK HERE FOR LINK
Teaching young children about body boundaries, both theirs and others, is crucial to a child’s growing sense of self, their confidence and how they should expect to be treated by others. A child growing up knowing they have a right to their own personal space, gives that child ownership and choices as to what happens to them and to their body.
For Teens
Invisible Girls: Speaking the Truth about Sexual Abuse
by Patti Feuereisen PhD CLICK HERE FOR LINK
A powerful source of healing for teen girls and young women who have experienced sexual abuse, Invisible Girls offers survivors agency and hope in an era when too many girls have suffered alone. Today, teen girls and young women are finally coming out of the shadows with their #MeToo stories.
What Does Consent Really Mean?
by Pete Wallis, Joseph Wilkins, and Thalia Wallis CLICK HERE FOR LINK
"Consent is not the absence of 'NO', it is an enthusiastic YES!!" Following the sexual assault of a classmate, a group of teenage girls find themselves discussing the term consent, what it actually means for them in their current relationships, and how they act and make decisions with peer influence. Joined by their male friends who offer another perspective, this rich graphic novel uncovers the need for more informed convers
Resources for Adults
Parenting a Child or Youth Who Has Been Sexually Abused: A Guide for Foster
Teen-Relationship-Workbook
Healthy Relationships Toolkit
Mothers Who Can't Love: A Healing Guide for Daughters
by Susan Forward and
In more than 35 years as a therapist, Forward has worked with large numbers of women struggling to escape the emotional damage inflicted by the women who raised them. Subjected to years of criticism, competition, role-reversal, smothering control, emotional neglect and abuse, these women are plagued by anxiety and depression, relationship problems, lack of confidence, and difficulties with trust. They doubt their worth, and even their ability to love.
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