Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
When something feels wrong When something feels wrong Deanna S. Pledge Provides checklists, journaling ideas, and other positive ways of dealing with being physically, sexually, and/or emotionally abused, emphasizing the importance of talking about what has happened and… OL12039459W
Hidden Girl Hidden Girl Shyima Hall This biography traces the life of Shyima Hall, a domestic slave smuggled from Egypt to Orange County by the family her parents sold her to at age eight. The coauthor is Lisa Wysocky. The author, S… OL19704682W
Straight talk about child abuse Straight talk about child abuse Susan Mufson A guide for teens discussing the pervasive problem of child abuse in all forms, its effects, and possible solutions. A resource section provides lists of hotlines, associations, and agencies that of… OL2057626W
Safe, strong & streetwise Safe, strong & streetwise Helen Benedict Section titles include "Who Would Hurt You and Why," "Your Sexual Rights and Responsibilities," "Protecting Yourself Inside," "Self-defense," and "Getting Help." Includes an appendix for parents. OL2956203W
Words Hurt Words Hurt Chris Loftis This is a perfect story for children who are trying to cope with the trauma of verbal abuse to read themselves. OL3533881W
My body is private My body is private Linda Walvoord Girard A mother-child conversation introduces the topic of sexual abuse and ways to keep one's body private. OL3936773W
Something happened and I'm scared to tell Something happened and I'm scared to tell Patricia Kehoe Discusses, in simple terms, sexual and physical abuse, explains why adults may become abusive, and encourages children to report such abuse to a trusting adult. OL4510276W