More Information About Prevention, Advocacy and Recovery from Sexual Abuse

• Website - Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website: "Links public state, territorial, and tribal sex offender registries [into] one national search site...[also] provides visitors with information about sexual abuse and how to protect themselves and loved ones from potential victimization."
• Website - Joyful Heart Foundation: "Our mission is to heal, educate and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse, and to shed light into the darkness that surrounds these issues...Healing & Wellness, Education & Awareness and Policy & Advocacy."
• Article - American Academy of Pediatric's Parent Tips for Preventing and Identifying Child Sexual Abuse: "In most cases, the person who sexually abuses a child is an adult or older child known to the victim, often an authority figure that the child knows, trusts or loves. The offender usually uses coercion and manipulation, not physical force, to engage the child."
• Website - Stop It Now!: "National organization that provides direct help to individuals with questions or concerns about child sexual abuse, develops and distributes educational materials, and provides consulting and training services."
• Book - The Courage to Heal (20th Anniversary Edition) "An inspiring, comprehensive guide that offers hope and a map of the healing journey to every woman who was sexually abused as a child--and to those who care about her...provide clear explanations, practical suggestions, and support throughout the healing process."
• Book - When Your Child Has Been Molested: A Parents' Guide to Healing and Recovery: "Thoroughly revised and updated edition of the best-selling guide for families of children who have been molested...includes current research and information on the nature and effects...as well as proven techniques for therapy, healing, and recovery."
• Book - I Said No! A kid-to-kid guide to keeping your private parts private: "I Said No! uses kid-friendly language and illustrations to help parents and concerned adults give kids guidance they can understand, practice and use. [Uses] a simple, direct, decidedly non-icky approach that doesn't dumb down the issues involved."

More reading recommendations from advocacy organizations:

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network): Suggested Books & Movies
• Pandora's Project (Support and Resources for Survivors of Rape and Sexual Abuse): Recommended Reading List
• Parenting Safe Children: Resources for Parents