Library Resources on Sexual Assault, Gippsland Women's Health Service

Library Resources on Sexual Assault

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HELPING YOUR CHILD RECOVER FROM SEXUAL ABUSE
SAS ADA
Caren Adams and Jennifer Fay
The sexual abuse of a child creates a devastating family crisis. Parents want to know what to do and say to help their child, both immediately and in the long term. Practical guidance for parents who courageously face the days and months after a childs abuse.
157 p
1992

FEMALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE
SAS BAK
BAKER, Christine D
Book for professionals, clinical therapists as well as interested people on helping women to recover from sexual abuse. Many case studies.
2002

BEGINNING TO HEAL: A first guide for female survivors of child sexual abuse
SAS BAS
BASS, Ellen; DAVIS, Laura
For all women just beginning to recover from child sexual abuse, and for those seeking a reassuring, portable guide, taking you through the key stages in the healing journey, from remembering and crisis times, to breaking the silence, grief, and anger, to resolution and moving on - survivors speak out.
107 p
1993

THE COURAGE TO HEAL : A GUIDE FOR WOMEN SURVIVORS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
SAS BAS 3
Bass, Ellen; Davis, Laura
A very accessible book for survivors that offers recognition of abuse and ways forward from it. Based on stories and psychological insights, this book also offers exercises for recovery.
495 p
1988

THE COURAGE TO HEAL : A GUIDE FOR WOMEN SURVIVORS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
SAS BAS 4
Bass, Ellen; Davis, Laura
A very accessible book for survivors that offers recognition of abuse and ways forward from it. Based on stories and psychological insights, this book also offers exercises for recovery.
495 p
1988

BEYOND SURVIVAL
SAS BRA
Maureen Brady
This fifty two week journal of self-exploration, liberation, and empowerment helps survivors tap into the power of what they know. Breaking the silence with the tangible force of the written word, Beyond Survival helps transform debilitating experiences into firm foundations on which we can thrive, not merely survive.
176 p
1992

MONSTERS AREN'T REAL
SAS CAR
Julianne Carey
Women talk about incest. I didn't know if I would ever get through the pain after the issue of childhood sexual abuse surfaced for me and my sisters. When I was going through this intense crisis, I knew that I needed contact with other women who'd had similar experiences. I joined seven other women in an eleven week support group facilitated by two other incest survivors. After the group was over, some of us decided to publish a booklet of the writings and drawings of incest survivors.
60 p
1991

MONSTERS AREN'T REAL : WOMEN TALK ABOUT INCEST
SAS CAR
Women's Health Resource Collective
Poems and stories written by women who have experienced incest
60 p
1991

ALLIES IN HEALING
SAS DAV
Davis, Laura
Offers readers an insight into what their partners are dealing with, how it will affect their relationship and the ways they can be supportive whilst maintaining their own self.
350 p
1991

THE COURAGE TO HEAL WORKBOOK : FOR WOMEN AND MEN SURVIVORS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
SAS DAV
Davis, Laura
A large format workbook based on THE COURAGE TO HEAL. Davis offers new exercises and meditations and the space in which to do them.
460 p
1990

BETRAYAL OF TRUST
SAS DAV
Vanessa Davies; Hilary Andrew
Women understanding and overcoming their experience of childhood sexual abuse. Though we are now seeing the breakdown of one of the last taboos - that of childhood sexual abuse - society still tends to take a narrow-minded view. We protect ourselves through denial, because the alternative is too shocking. A child can experience nothing so harmful as sexual abuse from those they trust. The legacy in adulthood can include low self-esteem, physical symptoms, fear, sexual and relationship problems, emotional upheaval and, for some, psychiatric illness and even suicide. Betrayal of trust uses real life accounts in a simple and straightforward way to help women begin to understand and overcome the effects of childhood sexual abuse.
212 p
1995

IT HAPPENED TO US - WOMEN TALK ABOUT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
SAS DHS
Department of Human Services
This booklet is a collection of stories voiced by a group of women who wanted to share their experiences in the hope that it would assist in educating the community about child sexual abuse and encourage the community as a whole to take responsibility for protecting children.
44 p
2000

IDEAS FOR THERAPY WITH SEXUAL ABUSE
SAS DUR
Michael Durrant; Cheryl White
Recent years have seen a growing awareness of the prevalence of sexual abuse and its impact on the lives of many of the persons who present to therapists. Having been largely ignored in the therapy literature for many years, sexual abuse is now an issue confronted by therapists who work in a variety of settings. At the same time, attendance at workshops on the topic and comments from therapists suggest that this is an area in which many practitioners feel ill-equipped. Sexual abuse, given such factors as its complexity, the seriousness of its effects, the web of secrecy that often surrounds it, its legal ramifications and the socio-political context within which it occurs, is often viewed as being somehow a different type of problem. This book discusses the many different ideas in the therapy of sexual abuse.
184 p
1990

FACING THE UNTHINKABLE : A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR MOTHERS WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY ABUSED
SAS DYM
Dympna House Editorial/Writers Collective
Personal experiences of mothers whose children have been sexually abused; how they felt; where to go for help.
78 p
1990

VOICES OF THE SURVIVORS
SAS EAS
EASTEL, Patricia
Powerful and moving stories from survivors of sexual assault
262 p
1994

REAL RAPE, REAL PAIN Help for women sexually assaulted by male partners
SAS EAS
EASTEAL, Patricia; Louise McOrmond-Plummer
A book for women to help them heal from partner rape. There are stories from women on their relationships, their wounds and the trauma they go through in recovering as well as how to survive the judicial process. Also covers relationships and sexuality following rape
2006

I COULDN'T CRY WHEN DADDY DIED
SAS GAL
Galey, Iris
This courageous and sensitive personal account of an incest survivor is a story of inspiration and hope, not one of despair and betrayal.
169 p p
1986

BOUNCING BACK: Information for children and their families about child sexual assault.
SAS GCA
GIPPSLAND CENTRE AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT
A manual containing material for children from pre-school age through to teenagers, mothers, fathers, partners encouraging sexual thoughts, feelings and fears to be more widely expressed more widely and therefore dealt with.
1997

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS about SEXUAL ASSAULT: 3rd edition Jun 2002
SAS GCA
Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault.
In June 1993 The Age newspaper ran a series of articles under the title The War Against Women. A number of male readers complained that such a title was misleading, pro-feminist, anti-male and misrepresented the nature of violence in our society. After the months which I have spent working at Gippsland Centre against Sexual Assault on this booklet, I would also have to say that the title War Against Women could be misleading. However, my reasons are quite different. In my opinion the title should rather have read The War Against Women and Children and what is occurring would be better described as a holocaust than as a war. I thought that I was unshockable and yet I have been stunned and appalled by the stories which I have heard.
47 p
2002

OUTGROWING THE PAIN
SAS GIL
Gil, Eliana Ph.D
A book for and about adults abused as children. Do you have trouble finding friends, lovers, acquaintances? Once your find them, do they dump on you, take advantage of you, or leave? Are you in a relationship you know isn't good for you? Are you still trying to figure out what you want to do when you grow up? Are you drinking too much, eating too much or trying to numb your pain with drugs of any kind? These are just a few of the problems abused children experience when they become adults.
87 p
1983

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
SAS HAN
Hancock, Maxine; Burton Mains, Karen
A hope for healing. The authors have studied and counselled adults who have suffered the scars of chil sexual abuse. Tremendous value to all seeking to help: teachers, social workers, counsellors and church pastors. The book can also be given to survivors of early sexual abuse.
196 p
1987

IT HAPPENED TO US - MEN TALK ABOUT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
SAS HCS
Health and Community Services
this booklet is intended as a companion publication to It happend To me - survivors of child sexual abuse speak out, a booklet on the experience of female survivors of child sexual abuse. Seventeen adult male survivors of child sexual abuse participated in individual taped interviews, a condition of participation in the project being that contributers were not themselves perpetrators of abuse. They come from a cross section of the community and range in age from 20 years to 55 years of age.
53 p
1995

YOU AND YOUR CHILD
SAS HCS 2
Health and Community Services
For Parents of children who have been sexually abused. Child sexual abuse is more common than we like to think. Children of all ages, from all cultures and from all economic groups are sexually abused. Child sexual abuse is harmful to the child and the long term harm can be tragic if not handled in a sensitive way.
50 p
July 1993

YOU AND YOUR CHILD
SAS HCS 4
Health and Community Services
For Parents of children who have been sexually abused. Child sexual abuse is more common than we like to think. Children of all ages, from all cultures and from all economic groups are sexually abused. Child sexual abuse is harmful to the child and the long term harm can be tragic if not handled in a sensitive way.
50 p
July 1993

NO FAIRY GODMOTHERS, NO MAGIC WANDS : THE HEALING PROCESS AFTER RAPE
SAS KAT
Katz, Judy H
There are no shortcuts to recovery from the trauma of rape. combining the perspective gained from both a harrowing personal experience and her training as a counselor, the author describes the healing process through which all victims must pass.
111 p p
1984

SURVIVING SEXUAL ABUSE
SAS KEL
Elizabeth Kelly
Childhood sexual abuse is frighteningly common - affecting as many as an estimated one in three girls and one in eight boys - and its legacy can last a lifetime. This book offers a compassionate and comprehensive overview of the problem, exploring strategies to limit the damage done by sexual abuse and speed recovery for survivors.
64 p
1995

THE HEALING WAY : ADULT RECOVERY FROM CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE
SAS KUN 1
Kunzman, Kristin A.
Defines abuse and how it affects survivors, discusses healing from childhood sexual abuse, repairing self esteem and trust, practical strategies for developing trust, hope and intimacy.
155 p
1990

THE HEALING WAY : ADULT RECOVERY FROM CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE
SAS KUN 2
Kunzman, Kristin A.
Defines abuse and how it affects survivors, discusses healing from childhood sexual abuse, repairing self esteem and trust, practical strategies for developing trust, hope and intimacy.
155 p
1990

THE DATE RAPE PREVENTION BOOK:The essential guide for girls & women
SAS LIN
LINDQUIST, Scott, FCPP, CPS
This proactive source of information looks at when and where date rape happens, what makes a woman vulnerable, the three factors common to most acquantaince rapes and how women can break the "Date Rape Triangle"
209 p
2000

SEXUAL ASSAULT
SAS MAC
Helen MacDonald
A resource book for students. The need by students for information on the subject of sexual assault has long been apparent to Victorian Centres Against Sexual Assault, who receive frequent requests from students who have chosen to incorporate a study of sexual assault into their course work requirements. However because the Centres are primarily involved in providing a direct service for the victims/survivors of this crime, those requests have not until now been able to be met in a consistent way.
56 p
1993

AFTER ABUSE
SAS MAM
MAMMEN, Gita
A health practitioner's guide to the mental health of adults who were sexually abused in childhood
2006

STEPPING OUT : INCEST INFO FOR GIRLS
SAS MAR 1
Marsh, Jenny
Simple magazine format that outlines the feelings and emotions accompanying incest and the decision to tell someone.
52 p
1988

BREAKING THE SILENCE: survivors of child abuse speak out
SAS MUL
MULLINAR, Liz; HUNT, Candida
Over one hundred members & supporters of Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA) write movingly and openly about their experiences, reminding us all that to be abused as a child can happen to anyone, is never the fault of the child, and need not be a life sentence.
326 p
1997

A GUIDE TO YOUNG WOMEN ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT
SAS NOR
Northern Centre Against Sexual Assault
Book written by young women for young women. It is about their rights and options such as who to see, legal rights and keeping safe
2002

SURVIVING RAPE A handbook about rape for survivors, family, friends and workers.
SAS NSW
NSW Rape Crisis Centre
Surviving rape exposes the myths about rape. If you have been raped or sexually assaulted, this book will help you find the courage and support needed to deal with what has happened.
180 p
2002

CRY HARD AND SWIM : THE STORY OF AN INCEST SURVIVOR
SAS SPR
Spring, Jacqueline
A woman's experience of incest as a child and the therapy and healing that transformed her life.
166 p
1987

SO WHAT'S IT TO ME? : SEXUAL ASSAULT INFORMATION FOR GUYS
SAS STR
Stringer, Gayle M.; Rants-Rodriguez, Deanna
Examines issues around sexual assault for boys.
35 p
1987

HURTING & HEALING: How to overcome the trauma of sexual abuse and rape.
SAS WAD
WADE, Gloria
Explains manifestations & effects of sexual abuse and rape, offers easy-to-follow healing strategies, answers questions & fears and offers information on support groups, associations etc.
146 p
2000

SHARING THE JOURNEY : SELF HELP GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
SAS WES
Western Region CASA; The Survivors Coalition
"Reading this book will help you to understand sexual assault self help groups - how they work and how well they can work. It will also help you to understand the many after effects of sexual assault on survivors".
118 p
1992

WOMEN'S SEXUALITY AFTER CHILDHOOD INCEST
SAS WES
Westerlund, Elaine
Myths abound regarding the sexuality of women who were incestuously abused as children, for example, that they are promiscuous or incapable of sexual desire, that they are likely to choose a lesbian lifestyle, or that they often become prostitutes. But what is the reality? And how can therapists help incest survivors experience healthy sexuality?
239 p
1992

STANDING STRONG : FACE VALUES : ATTITUDES THAT LEAD TO ABUSE
SAS WHA(A)
Whangarei Rape Crisis Centre; Bagnall, Candace
First of a series of 3 magazine format books that look at sexual assault from a range of perspectives, and attitudes that lead to abuse.
13 p
1992

STANDING STRONG : MY BODY BELONGS TO ME : WHAT TO DO ABOUT SEXUAL VIOLATION
SAS WHA(B)
Whangarei Rape Crisis Centre; Bagnall, Candace
Second in a series of 3 magazine format books that look at sexual assault from a range of perspectives an attitudes that lead to abuse.
17 p
1992

STANDING STRONG : GOING TOO FAR : MAKING SENSE OF VIOLENT RELATIONSHIPS
SAS WHA(C)
Whangarei Rape Crisis Centre; Bagnall, Candace
Third in a series of 3 magazine format books that look at sexual assault and making sense of violent relationships.
21 p
1992

EVALUATION FRAMEWORK
SAS WIL
Gai Wilson
In 1990/91 Victoria received funding from the National Women's Health Program to evaluate their Women's Health and Sexual Assault services and programs. In consultation with the Women;s Health Services and Centres Against Sexual Assault it was decided to develop mechanisms which would allow for the evaluation of the services' programs, projects and services.
81 p
1993

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SURVIVING SEXUAL ASSAULT
SAS AFI
Surviving Sexual Assault examines both the myths and facts of rape in a clear and consise format: through vox pops, professional opinions, interviews with women non-exploititive constructions. It recognises that the varied responses to rape are normal reactions to a most traumatic experience, and explores ways that councellors or a support person can assist the healing process. The video and the accompanying 24 page booklet have been produced for people close to the victim: partners, friends, family members or professional workers.
1990
20 minutes

SEXUAL HARASSMENT: A TEEN PERSPECTIVE SERIES:
1. The Abuse of Power
SAS CHU
Churchill Media
Teens describe what sexual harassment is and how it effects them. Too often, sexual harassment is attributed to " emerging sexuality" or is regarded as an isolated incident. The range of behaviours that constitute sexual harassment is varied, many are identified on this video. When overlooked in the school environment, sexual harassment can produce feelings of fear, intimidation and hospitality. This program will help and encourage them to evaluate their own behaviour. Number 1 of 2 part series from teen perspective.
9 mins
1995
9 mins

SEXUAL HARASSMENT: A TEEN PERSPECTIVE SERIES:
2. Preventing Sexual Harassment
SAS CHU
Churchill Media
Program two discusses the difference between harassment & flirting and helps students identify which is negative and which is a positive approach. A key aspect of what characterises sexual harassment, is how the action or comment makes the recipient feel. The program also explains how traditional gender roles and stereotypes can support harassing behaviours and illustrates how new found power in typically submissive individuals may provoke this type of harassment. Number 2 of 2 part series from teen perspective.
9 mins
1995
9 mins

SEXUAL HARASSMENT: AN ADOLESCENT PERSPECTIVE:
1 What is Sexual Abuse
SAS CHU
Churchill Media
This program is the first of a three part series and provides an overview of what sexual harassment is and specific behaviours which constitute harassment. The program's host lists several abusive behaviours and perpetrators may display and discusses behaviours which are common amongst adolescents. This film reveals how self-esteem and empathy play a role in sexual harassment.
8 mins
1995
9 mins

SEXUAL HARASSMENT: AN ADOLESCENT PERSPECTIVE:
2. Who are the Harassers and Victims
SAS CHU
Churchill Media
This program is the second in the adolescent series. Different types of harassers are identified as the bully, the egotist, Rambo or the sadist and depending on their behaviour, victims are characterised as clinging vines, crowd pleasers or lone sheep. Both victims & harassers are plagued by low self-esteem and attitude problems. Understanding all of these issues will help one avoid harassment situations. 8 mins
1995
9 mins

SEXUAL HARASSMENT: AN ADOLESCENT PERSPECTIVE:
3. Avoiding Sexual Harassment
SAS CHU
Churchill Media
This program is the third in the adolescent series. Steps to minimise the chances of becoming a victim are detailed, as well as safe ways to stand up to the harasser. Since attitude is as much of a question as behaviour, changing attitudes is a fundamental element in stopping the problem of sexual harassment and the harassers
8 mins
1995
9 mins

SANDRA'S GARDEN
SAS DIC
When one woman speaks the truth about incest, it makes it possible for all women. An inspiring film about a woman coming to terms with her experience of incest. Through a series of insightful and honest interviews, Sandra tells a sad and often painful story. HEr adult relationships with women have proved liberating and she has been able to gradually repair the damage done in her childhood.
1991
34 minutes