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Set in the early 1900s, tells the story of Celie, a poor black Southern woman, whose friendship with two women helps her overcome the brutality of her father and husband.

Documentary about the sexual abuse of boys in the United States, the effect it has had on their lives, and the importance of healing and speaking out.

Combining clear, matter-of-fact narration and poignant interviews with abuse survivors, this sensitive and powerful video defines abuse and goes on to examine the coping strategies abuse victims often develop. This program also explores the immediate and long-term effects of abuse, as well as reasons why victims are often reluctant to "blow the whistle" on the abuser.

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A long overdue book by a psychologist who has extensive clinical experience treating male victims of child sexual abuse, it explodes the myth that sexual abuse of male children is rare, or that the consequences are less serious than for girls. Hunter examines the physical and emotional impact of abuse on its victims and the factors affecting revovery. With personal case histories of victims and their families, this is a powerfully written and meticulously...

When Your Child Has Been Molested (0-7879-4073-9) was the first book to provide information, comfort, and advice for families struggling to recover from the horrific trauma of child molestation. The authors provide step-by-step guidance and information on the entire experience, from the moment you suspect abuse, through the periods of emotional turmoil and seemingly endless legal procedures, helping investigators work effectively with your child,...

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Richard Rhodes's memoir, A Hole in the World: An American Boyhood, etched an eloquent and unforgettable portrait of the emotional and physical abuse that Rhodes and his brother suffered as children at the hands of their stepmother. His book touched many men and women who had also been victims of abuse. These survivors wrote to Rhodes telling of their own abuse and how much the book had helped them deal with their own memories. Trying to Get Some Dignity:...

A psychotherapist in New York City, Levenkron explains the adulthood outcomes of childhood sexual abuse and the damage it wreaks, examining what was going on during the child's growing years and how these experiences affect and shape her growth. He also describes and discusses means of recovery, including forms of psychotherapy, medication, caring friends, support groups, and family involvement.

The memoir of Jaycee Dugard, who was kidnapped on June 10, 1991 from a school bus stop within sight of her home in Tahoe, California, when she was 11 years old. She was held prisoner by convicted sex offender Phillip Garrido and his wife, Nancy Garrido. She was held captive by the Garridos for over eighteen years, all the while living in a tent on the Garrido property. During her captivity she gave birth to two children fathered by Garrido. She reappeared...