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It's not your fault: men talk about living beyond the effects of sexual abuse
This booklet was written by men who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. It shares stories of survival, hope and healing.

It is helpful for professionals, family members or friends who may be supporting male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The booklet addresses the strong sense of shame and self blame men can feel about being subjected to child sexual abuse. You can download a free copy here.

Allies In Healing: When the Person You Love is a Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Author: Laura Davis
Filled with information, support, and guidance, here is the eagerly awaited book that answers the most important questions asked by partners of survivors of child sexual abuse. Laura Davis, the co-author of the bestselling The Courage to Heal and author of The Courage to Heal Workbook, offers practical advice, encouragement and much-needed support.

How Long Does It Hurt: A Guide to Recovering From Incest and Sexual Abuse For Teenagers, Their Friends and Their Families
Author: Mather / Debye 
"How Long Does It Hurt?" is the revised and updated edition of the best-selling book written by an incest survivor for future survivors. This step-by-step guide speaks directly to victims of sexual abuse to help them come to grips with what is happening to them and overcome their feelings of isolation, confusion, and self-doubt.

Outgrowing the Pain: A Book For and About Adults Abused as Children
Author: Eliana Gil
This much-needed book pinpoints the typical problems abused children experience when they become adults. The information is presented in a friendly and thorough manner for victims and professionals.

Rape Recovery Handbook 
Author: Aphrodite Matsakis
Victims of rape often suffer from symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This new handbook helps rape victims cope with the reality of the experience and deal with the aftermath of conflicting feelings. Recovery begins by establishing a safety plan that includes what to expect from the book, what to expect from recovery, and how victims should treat themselves during this process. Survivors learn how to cope with the anxiety and anger that often arise during recovery. Sexual assault dramatically affects the victim's life; this book shatters myths about sexual assault and examines how the experience changes relationships. By learning to mentally reconstruct the assault, victims counter irrational beliefs, find inner reserves of strength, and regain personal power.