“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
— Maya Angelou
Web
Faith Communities:
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops – Catholic Church Action on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
http://www.usccb.org/about/child-and-youth-protection/index.cfm
Faith Trust Institute: http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/
The Faith Trust Institute is a national, multifaith, multicultural training and education organization working to end sexual and domestic violence.
Our Whole Lives: https://www.ucc.org/justice_sexuality-education_our-whole-lives
Prevention, Support and Information for Survivors and Friends:
National Sexual Assault Hotline. Free. Confidential. 24/7. 1-800-656-HOPE
https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network – RAINN
Futures Without Violence: https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org; 1−800−799−7233
For Youth: Is my relationship safe and healthy? https://www.loveisrespect.org
I am concerned about a friend or family member: https://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family/
Support for survivors of sexual abuse:
http://sass-lane.org/resources/friends-and-family/
Darkness to Light
Adverse Childhood Experiences: Hope and Resilience
https://cssp.org/resource/balancing-aces-with-hope-final/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
How to Talk with your Kids about Abuse and Relationships:
About Sexual Abuse and Healthy Touch
RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/articles/talking-your-kids-about-sexual-assault
Stop It Now: https://www.stopitnow.org/ohc-content/tip-sheet-8
About Domestic Violence
National Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/children-and-domestic-violence-listening-and-talking-your-child-about-domestic-violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/talking-to-your-children-about-domestic-violence/
About Teen Dating Violence and Healthy Relationships
https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/talk-teens-teen-dating-violence/
Books
Bass, E., & Davis, L. (1988). The courage to heal: A guide for women survivors of child sexual abuse. Perennial Library/Harper & Row Publishers.
Burke-Harris, N. (2018). The deepest well: Healing the long-term effects of childhood adversity. London: Bluebird.
Emerson, D., & Hopper, E. (2011). Overcoming trauma through yoga: Reclaiming your body. Berkeley: North Atlantic Books.
Freyd, J. (1996). Betrayal trauma: The logic of forgetting childhood abuse. Harvard University Press.
Groves, B. (2002). Children who see too much. Boston: Beacon Press.
Herman, J. (2015). Trauma and recovery: The aftermath of violence – from domestic abuse to political terror. New York: Basic Books.
Hindman, J. (1989). Just before dawn: From the shadows of tradition to new reflections in trauma assessment and treatment of sexual victims. Alexandria Associates.
Hindman, J. (1991). 101 "Proactive" Treatment strategies breaking the bonds of trauma for victims of sexual abuse. Alexandria Associates.
Hindman, J. (1983). A very touching book: For little people and for big people. Alexandria Associates.
Levine, P., & Phillips, M. (2012). Freedom from pain: Discover your body's power to overcome physical pain. Boulder: Sounds True.
Maltz, W. (2012). The Sexual Healing Journey: A guide for survivors of sexual abuse (3rd ed). New York: Harper Collins,
Van der Kolk, B. (2014). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. New York: Penguin Books.
Sege, R., Bethell, C., Linkenbach, J., Jones, J., Klika, B., & Pecora, P. (2017). Balancing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) With HOPE: New Insights into the Role of Positive Experience on Child and Family Development. Casey Family Programs