| Wonderful Blogs, Books, Radio Programs & Resources - Check Them Out! |
OAASIS - Oregon Abuse Advocates and Survivors in Service - Wonderful site with many resources, information and articles
OVERCOMING SEXUAL ABUSE : EMBRACING A NEW LIFE! (wonderful, resourceful site!) CLICK HERE
"Looking
back I walked into that relationship with blinders on. I so desperately
wanted to be loved, that I was willing to deny the warning signs along
the way in exchange for some cheap replacement for love. I thought I
took the right precautions. I told my boyfriend about my abuse at an
appropriate time, but my failure to recognize key warning signs in a
relationship led me right back into abuse." - Bethany RuckDating after Sexual Abuse Is this Love? http://overcomingsexualabuse.com/2010/11/10/dating-after-sexual-abuse-is-this-love/
*** Just one of many articles / information to enjoy! Check them out.
THE INSTITUTE FOR RELATIONSHIP HARM REDUCTION: SAFE RELATIONSHIP MAGAZINE
An Example of an article by Susan Murphy-Milano can be found HERE (CAUTION: RELATIONSHIP LANE CHANGES)
Another group for some great reading!!
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| CIRCLE OF TRUST CAMPAIGN - In many states, laws reward criminals who sexually abuse their own children. PROTECT Circle of Trust campaign is putting an end to these outrageous practices. The vast majority of child sexual abuse victims are hurt by adults in their own family or daily circle of trust. Yet, in state after state, laws treat incest as less serious than other child sexual abuse. PROTECT's campaigns to reform these laws have won in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, California, Virginia and New York. Stay tuned for upcoming news on our 2010 campaign in Minnesota. |
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| SILVERBRAID SURVIVOR NETWORK - The Silver Braid, as a symbol, represents hope and integration with society through its three strands. The strands of the Silver Braid are: 1) The survivors 2) The communities that need to help them 3) Spiritual principles We want to educate the community about this huge invisible epidemic that society turns their head the other way to and ignores that their young daughters, sisters, friends, etc. are being exploited. TO DONATE: http://www.silverbraid.com |
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| CLICK HERE TO GO TO DREAM CATCHERS: ***THEY’RE YOURS…THEY’RE MINE…THEY’RE OURS*** THEY BELONG TO ALL OF US AND IT’S OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE CHILDHOOD WHICH WAS TAKEN AWAY FROM THEM IS GIVEN BACK BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE. WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US IN OUR MISSION TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF ABUSE ONCE AND FOR ALL SO THAT, ONE DAY, NO CHILD WILL BECOME A VICTIM OF ABUSE. |
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| Overview: "I don’t have any control over what happened to me in the past. I was a victim for long enough. I’m taking control of my future and I refuse to be defined by the past I did not choose. I’m choosing a new path and while that path is filled with obstacles and residue, I’m finding that they are no match for the person I’ve become. The very thing that tried to kill and silence me made me see that I can endure and thrive in spite of them. I’ve survived the worst. The journey has just started, but I’m determined to follow the healing path to the end." Mission:RECOVERY and restoration for sexual abuse survivors, EDUCATION for friends and family of sexual abuse survivors, REFORMATION of families, churches and courts to more effectively protect from sexual abuse Welcome to Overcoming Sexual Abuse. We post new information on a daily basis. We’d love for you to participate in the discussion topics, post on the wall or comment. If you’d feel more comfortable contacting us directly, message us on our Facebook pages or e-mail us: Bethany@overcomingsexualabuse.com or Christina@overcomingsexualabuse.com Sexual abuse is when someone with less power is tricked, trapped, coerced, or bribed into any type of sexual experience. Power imbalance may result from the perpetrator’s age, size, position, experience, or authority and includes kissing, fondling, being forced to touch the abuser’s genitals, anal, oral or vaginal sex, and non-contact acts such as exhibitionism, exposure to pornography, voyeurism or sexual comments. |
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| JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN: To raise the consciousness of our society about the failure of our governmental agencies to protect victims of child abuse, to provide legal advocacy for abused children and to develop and implement collaborative solutions to enhance the quality of life for these children |
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| CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR STORY & JOURNEY |
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| An online radio show that is geared toward survivors of any trauma. We are all a survivor of something whether it's sexual abuse, domestic violence, chronic illness or cancer, P.T.S.D., Mental Illness...ect, and it is important to understand that we are not alone. We can heal and bring awareness to some of the most personal issues facing this world today. |
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| CHECK OUT THESE BOOKS: To Dance Amongst The Stars; A Guide To Survivorhood Namid - The R.A.P.E. Foundation - www.rapehelp.org - are a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting rape, sexual assault, and incest survivors, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, creed, ethnicity/country of origin or any other, possibly discriminating factor. |
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| Healing Sisters is a resource for victims of sexual abuse to come together, share their stories and heal their wounds. Create an account, write a blog, join the forums and begin to heal today. |
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| Break the silence ***THEY'RE YOURS...THEY'RE MINE...THEY'RE OURS*** THEY BELONG TO ALL OF US AND IT'S OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE CHILDHOOD WHICH WAS TAKEN AWAY FROM THEM IS GIVEN BACK BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE. WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US IN OUR MISSION TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF ABUSE ONCE AND FOR ALL SO THAT,ONE DAY,NO CHILD WILL BECOME A VICTIM OF ABUSE. |
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| Welcome to Lavender Magazine! The magazine for thriving survivors of trauma. Our weekly eMag allows everyone to take pride in our history, speak their truth about recovery, and provides a constant stream of new ideas from other survivors. |
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| Justice Interrupted Providing justice for those whose lives have been interrupted by rape, murder, sexual predators of children, strange and unexplained disappearances, domestic violence, and cold cases yet to be solved. |
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| SURVIVORS OF THE LION'S DEN: Our mission is to help people who were abused in any form, to deal with the emotions that come with this type of violation. We realized that when you are abused you feel isolated and broken. We show you that you are not alone, there are others of us how have been abused as well. We all have similar stories of pain and fear. Alone in the darkness, we have limited power but together we are a mighty voice. |
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| Innocence Stolen When the custodial parent fails the child, and the system ignores the evidence.....who will stand up and fight for the child? |
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| Dr. Gudrun Frerichs is a psychotherapist…Don’t struggle in isolation searching for answers, wishing for someone … anyone to come along who understands you. Join the Sexual Abuse Help community today! Here you don’t have to explain yourself, hide parts of yourself, or convince us of anything. We know where you are coming from. Relax and enjoy the support of fellow survivors! |
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| Irene Watson's pretentious life could go no further until she faced her own past. Her poignant and inspiring memoir begins at the end, in a recovery center, where she has gone to understand a childhood fraught with abuse, guilt, and uncertainty. Her powerful story is a testament that it’s never too late to change your life, never too late to heal. |
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| The Innocent Justice Foundation leverages high technology solutions to help rescue millions of American children who are being sexually abused and prevent future abuse. We work to: 1. enable the investigation and prosecution of every child pornography offense in America by taking requests for help from overwhelmed law enforcement agencies, and 2. help the public understand the true nature and scope of child pornography crimes and victims in the U.S. |
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| My Body Belongs to Me - PreSchool-Grade 2—Presented in story format and narrated by a young child in rhyming couplets, this short book encourages children who have been sexually abused to talk to someone they trust. Written by a prosecutor of sex offenders, it is intended to begin a discussion on a topic that may be uncomfortable for parents but is vital for children since many of them do not know whether or how to tell someone when they are touched inappropriately. Youngsters are reassured that they are not to blame when this happens. Average-quality watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations on solid white backgrounds face a page of large-print text. "Suggestions for the Storyteller" gives advice to parents on how to broach this subject, while two pages of "Where to Find Help" give related phone numbers and Web addresses. In only 19 sentences, this simple book will empower children while promoting open communication.—Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI END |
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| Some Parts Are Not For Sharing - Travel with a pair of friendly fish as they learn about what parts of our bodies we share with others. Children will learn what the boundaries of appropriate touching are in a very non-threatening way. School Counselor Julie Federico begins the imperative conversation of personal boundaries in Some Parts are not for Sharing. Children will enjoy learning about their bodies as they get some important information from a pair of fish. Parents will marvel at the simple straightforward language and use of sea creatures that create this message all children must hear. |
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| An online support group, message board and chat room for Survivors of Sexual Assault |
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Networking - Support - Care - UnderstandingProtecting
children is as natural an instinct as breathing for most of us.
However, there are those certain elements in every community today that
have a more deviant and diabolical instinct.
One that has grown
and becomes more prevalent in today’s world than ever. It is for us to
mark a line in the sand, that we are not just standing our ground
anymore, we are advancing into neighborhoods and communities on a local
and federal level as never before.
To protect our children, we are now making the necessary lines in the
sand and moves towards the needed changes. You are invited to join our
effort.
WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER.
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| The Justice Project Against Sexual Harm (JusticePASH) provides low-income survivors of sexual assault and exploitation with low or no cost civil legal representation, policy and media advocacy. |
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| The Voices and Faces Project is a non-profit national survivor network created to give voice and face to survivors of sexual violence, offering a sense of solidarity and possibility to those who have lived through abuse, while raising awareness of how this human rights and public health issue impacts victims, families and communities. |
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| Catharsis Foundation - THIS SITE IS A SERVICE FOR SURVIVORS OF ALL FORMS OF CHILD ABUSE. Survivors are encouraged to unite and help one another through the struggles of life after abuse. It's time to tell! It's time to help! |
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| Healing Through Creativity |
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| CLICK HERE for the Girls Thrive Blog - A resource for young women to thrive after sexual abuse. Helpful information, stories, advice from experts support the young female sexual abuse survivor |
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| "'It can't happen to my child' is a refrain we hear too often. Unfortunately, it does happen to our children. Sax's book is a must read for all conscientious parents raising children in these difficult times. Sax offers a clear, concise, common sense approach to the myriad of issues facing parents today. If you are a parent or guardian and are committed to raising healthy, happy, and safe kids, this book is the most important guide for parents available today!" --Stuart Maesel, Founder Amber Alert Registry |
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| Recommended Reading:
- Bass, E. & Davis, L. The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women
- Blume, E.S. Secret Survivors: Uncovering Incest
- Bradshaw, J. Creating Love: The Next Great Stage of Growth
- Cose, E. Bone to Pick: Of Forgiveness
- DeWeese, L. Hallie's Story: Profile of a Battered Woman
- Easteal, P. & McOrmond-Plummer, L. Real Rape, Real Pain
- Evans, P. The Verbally Abusive Relationship
- Feuereisen, P. Invisible Girls: The Truth About Sexual Abuse
- Forward, S. Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy
- Forward, S. Betrayal of Innocence: Incest & it's Devastation
- Francisco, P. Telling: A Memoir of Rape & Recovery
- Blauner, S. How I Stayed Alive
- Hansen, D. Those Are My Private Parts
- Jamison, K. Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide
- Jamison, K. An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods
- Kaysen, S. Girl, Interrupted
- Lehman, C. Strong at the Heart: How it Feels to Heal from Sexual Abuse
- Lewis, M. Life Inside, A Memoir
- Maltz, W. The Sexual Healing Journey
- Maltz, W. & Holman, B. Incest & Sexuality
- Moore, T. The Soul of Sex: Cultivating Life as an Act of Love
- Muller, W. Legacy of the Heart
- Peck, M. S. The Road Less Traveled
- Ramsey, M. Where I Stopped
- Raine, N. After Silence: Rape & My Journey Back
- Reeves, C. Childhood: It Should Not Hurt
- Schwartz, D. Whose Face is in the Mirror?
- Secunda, V. When Madness Comes Home
- Shengold, L. Soul Murder: The Effects of Childhood Abuse
- Silverman, S. Because I Remember Terror, Father
- Silverman, S. Love Sick: One Woman's Journey
- Stone, R. No Secrets, No Lies: How Black Families Can Heal
- Van Derbur, M. Miss America By Day
- Williamson, M. A Woman's Worth
- Williamson, M. A Return to Love
- Wurtzel, E. Prozac Nation: Young & Depressed in America
- Suicide Hotline:
- Sexual Assault Hotline:
- Domestic Violence Hotline:
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| The Angels at YWCA - Please Support them - free counseling for survivors! |
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| RAINN: The nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. One of “America’s 100 Best Charities" —Worth magazine |
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| BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION |
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| To raise the consciousness of our society about the failure of our governmental agencies to protect victims of child abuse, to provide legal advocacy for abused children and to develop and implement collaborative solutions to enhance the quality of life for these children. |
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| Please HELP SUPPORT THIS WONDERFUL ORGANIZATION |
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| BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ASSAULT |
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| INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE - PREVENTION INFORMATION CENTER
Imagine A World Free of Violence...
The
purpose of this site is to disseminate the work of Dr. Paul Schewe. Dr.
Schewe is the Director of UIC’s Interdisciplinary Center for Research
on Violence.
He is a clinical/ community
psychologist with extensive experience in developing and evaluating
violence prevention programs and community-based interventions.
His work ranges from basic research identifying factors associated with
sexual assault victimization and perpetration, to developing preventive
interventions, to using evaluation and dissemination strategies to
further develop existing interpersonal violence prevention programs for
agencies, communities, and statewide networks of service providers.
The fous of his research includes sexual assault, teen dating
violence, domestic violence, and early childhood interventions to
promote positive social-emotional development.
Dr. Schewe’s work has been disseminated in books, peer-reviewed journal articles, and at national conferences.
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