Books on Sexual Abuse and Healing

INSIGHTS FOR THE JOURNEY

Knowledge for a Healing Path Forward

Understanding the impact of sexual abuse—on yourself or someone you love—can feel overwhelming. This collection of books and survivor guides was selected to help victims, partners, and loved ones make sense of trauma, learn the language of sexual abuse, and gain tools for healing.
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Support Resource Victims No Longer Mike Lew Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse By Mike Lew. For millions of men on the path to recovery, Victims No Longer is the next step. The first book... Read more
Support Resource Abused Boys The Neglected Victims Of Sexual Abuse Abused Boys: The Neglected Victims of Sexual Abuse By Mic Hunter. A long overdue book by a psychologist who has extensive clinical experience treating male victims of child sexual abuse,... Read more
Support Resource Evicting The Perpetrator A Male Survivor Guide To Recovery From Childhood Sexual Abuse Evicting the Perpetrator: A Male Survivor Guide to Recovery From Childhood Sexual Abuse By Ken Singer MSW. A Male Survivor's Guide to Recovery from Childhood Sexual Abuse. This new book for male survivors offers a... Read more
Support Resource Boys Dont Tell Ending The Silence Of Abuse Boys Don’t Tell: Ending the Silence of Abuse By Randy Ellison. American society is in the midst of a crisis-an epidemic of violence, secrets and shame. The victims reside in... Read more
The Courage To Heal A Guide For Women Survivors Of Child Sexual Abuse The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse By Ellen Bass, Laura Davis. Come to terms with your past while moving powerfully into the future. The Courage to Heal is... Read more
Support Resource What Do I Do Now A Survival Guide For Mothers Of Sexually Abused Children MOSAC What Do I Do Now? A Survival Guide for Mothers of Sexually Abused Children (MOSAC) By Mel Langston PhD, Leona Puma. "What do I do now?” is a mother's cry after she learns her child has been... Read more
Support Resource It Wasnt Your Fault Freeing Yourself From The Shame Of Childhood Abuse With The Power Of Self Compassion It Wasn’t Your Fault: Freeing Yourself from the Shame of Childhood Abuse with the Power of Self-Compassion by Beverly Engel LMFT. Shame is one of the most destructive of human emotions. If you suffered childhood physical or sexual abuse,... Read more
Support Resource Allies In Healing When The Person You Love Was Sexually Abused As A Child Allies in Healing: When the Person You Love Was Sexually Abused as a Child By Laura Davis. Based on in-depth interviews and her workshops for partners across the country, Laura Davis offers practical advice and encouragement... Read more
Support Resource Outgrowing The Pain Together Outgrowing the Pain Together By Eliana Gil. Because love is not enough a step-by-step plan for overcoming obstacles together. Childhood abuse has many forms, but the... Read more
Support Resource Families In Recovery Healing The Damage Of Childhood Sexual Abuse Families in Recovery : Healing the Damage of Childhood Sexual Abuse By Beverly Engel. This sensitive and compassionate guide offers information and encouragement for siblings and parents of a survivor of childhood sexual... Read more
Support Resource Beyond Betrayal Taking Charge Of Your Life After Childhood Sexual Abuse Beyond Betrayal: Taking Charge of Your Life after Childhood Sexual Abuse "With compassion and clarity, Richard Gartner shares insights from years of working with male survivors. Among this book's greatest strengths is the... Read more

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Logo for Stop It Now!, a nonprofit working to prevent child sexual abuse by engaging adults and communities
Logo for Darkness to Light, an organization focused on child sexual abuse prevention through awareness and education
Logo for Oregon Abuse Advocates & Survivors in Service (OAASIS), an organization supporting survivors of sexual violence
Logo for 1in6, an organization supporting men who have experienced sexual abuse or assault
Logo for the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI), focused on advancing victims’ rights through legal advocacy
Logo for SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests), a survivor-led support and advocacy organization
Logo for the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), dedicated to improving care and treatment for children affected by trauma
Logo for the DoD Safe Helpline, a confidential sexual assault support service for the Department of Defense community
Logo for the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), featuring stylized text emphasizing national awareness and prevention of sexual violence
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Logo for MaleSurvivor, offering peer support and therapeutic resources for male-identifying survivors of sexual abuse MaleSurvivor’s Guide to Therapists MaleSurvivor’s guide offers clear advice to help men find, assess, or change therapists with confidence and care. Read more
White hibiscus flower on a navy blue background with the acronym “ASCA,” symbolizing gentle healing and peer-based support for adult survivors of child abuse ASCA’ Guide to Therapists Thinking about starting therapy? This guide from the ASCA can help you research, find, and choose a therapist who is the right... Read more
White Wings Foundation logo on a muted green background, conveying uplifting guidance and trauma-informed care resources Wings’ Guide to Therapists This guide from Wings Foundation offers practical tips for survivors & loved ones to find a trauma-informed therapist that fits their needs. Read more