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These books and resources may be helpful to victims and those who want to help
Surviving the Secret, Healing the Hurts of Sexual abuse, written by Kathy Rodriguez, Psy. D. and Pam Vredevelt, LPC This is one of the resources that I found most helpful. It is written as a Bible Study Workbook and provides information on understanding victims and offenders. It gives good biblical advice on healing, dealing with offenders and helping those who have been victims. This book is published through the church where the authors work and is available through the church's website below is a link to purchase the book.
| A Safe Place: Beyond Sexual Abuse
By Jan Morrison / Random House, Inc
"I just wanted to grow up like a normal kid." "I feel so ashamed, I hate myself." "Please make him stop. Why won't you make him stop?" "Why not make out? I'm used anyway." "No good person will ever love me now, so who cares?" "I can't tell you who I am because if you knew who I really am, you wouldn't like me. I know this is true because I know who I am and I don't like me." Like the teens above, you may have been sexually abused during your childhood, or maybe someone is abusing you now. You tell yourself the nightmare is over; you lived through it. Now it's time to pick up the pieces and go on. You're trying to convince yourself that it never happened -- it was all a bad dream. But deep inside, you're mixed up. You may feel ugly and worthless. Or maybe a friend of yours had been abused. Your friend jumps from one sexual relationship to another who constantly cuts her down. You know there's something wrong, but you don't know what. You want to help, but you don't know how. 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 addresses the issues, beliefs, and coping mechanisms triggered by sexual abuse. Through personal stories, a welcoming tone, and practical exercises, this book encourages readers to go on a journey out of pain and shame into healing and freedom.
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| Helping Victims of Sexual Abuse, Updated Edition
By Lynn Heitritter & Jeanette Vought / Bethany
Ministering to victims of sexual abuse is a difficult problem for Christian communities. This solidly biblical and sensitive guide is packed full of helpful information that provides a valuable perspective on how abuse affects children and the family dynamics that play into its development. Readers will also discover practical tools that can lead adult victims into full recovery in Christ. Essential reading for everyone who wants to bring meaningful ministry to those affected by sexual abuse.
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| Hush: Moving from Silence to Healing After Childhood Sexual Abuse
By Nicole Braddock Bromley / Moody Publishers
Childhood sexual abuse is running rampant . . . so why aren't more people talking about it? Bromley shares her own painful past along with other survivors' stories in order to help fellow victims break their silence, rethink false beliefs, and begin the journey toward healing. Important reading for pastors, caregivers, and those in recovery. 208 pages, softcover from Moody.
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The following website has information and resources on the problem of sexual abuse, the results of abuse, and how to prevent abuse.
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