Childhood: It Should Not Hurt! is a true gift for those of us marked forever by the devastating stain of childhood sexual abuse. This book focuses on a dark and ugly secret which the world still refuses to face, that is the frequency of child sexual abuse. Studies show that incest alone affects 100,000 children each year. Even though the Equal Rights Movement of the 1980's brought attention to human rights issues including child abuse, the American legal system through its Family Reunification Mandate (1985) continues to victimize our most precious and silent citizens, our children. Claire Reeves, founder of Mothers Against Sexual Abuse, has packed her well-written book with facts and case studies. It is a must read as it boldly confronts the American court's failure to protect our children from abuse. It teaches how to recognize signs and symptoms of abuse and how to find help. Thanks to Claire Reeves for helping to bring hope to survivors of sexual abuse. |
Covers the disturbing issues of incest and child sexual abuse, the greatest hidden epidemic in America. Readers get information about recognizing the signs and symptoms and what to do if they learn their child has been sexually abused. The quagmire of the judicial system is outlined in simple and thorough detail and includes solid systematic advice. Childhood: It Should Not Hurt! offers valuable advice and insight to adult survivors of sexual abuse that will help them reclaim their lives, and it serves as a thorough resource for parents, legal, law enforcement, medical, social work, psychological professionals, and all adults who are concerned about the health and safety of our children.
Dr. Reeves' book addresses every aspect of child sexual abuse:
- Extensive Signs and symptoms
- In-depth information about prevention
- The failure of the courts to protect children
- Importance of Guardian-ad-Litem program
- The social service agencies and how to work with them
- Kinds of pedophiles, including the female pedophile
- Cyber molesters and clergy abuse
- Information for the non-offending parents and their struggle through the courtsystem
- Extensive information for adult survivors
- Information on pedophilia — the alternate lifestyle
- Information on the people and organizations that condone sexual abuse of children
- Written in an easy to read format that does not trigger the survivor
- Information on healing and moving on
Childhood: It Should Not Hurt! can be shipped directly or downloaded in E-book format.