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    Popular! A place to grow
    Sexual abuse of children is an issue in the collective consciousness (society), and it will remain so until enough healing has occurred that the tide turns. I suggest that as more survivors and perpetrators of abuse are healed, the overall level of denial in the collective consciousness will be reduced, thereby paving the way for faster healing in the future. At some point, there will be no more abuse.
    Preview Website - 4-Mar-2005 - Hits: 1638 - Rate This | Details
    Popular! AMSOSA (Adult Male Survivors Of Sexual Abuse
    AMSOSA offers two support groups, providing a unique therapy experience to non offending adult male survivors, who were either sexually abused as a child or adult. We offer you an opportunity to focus on the ability to heal and recover, by dealing with 1/3rd of your past, 1/3rd of your present, and 1/3rd of your future, covering aspects of the sexual abuse you suffered, yet focusing on the strength and courage you possess, and leaving the past where it belongs.
    Preview Website - 5-Apr-2009 - Hits: 1189 - Rate This | Details
    Popular! Childhood and Adult Sexual Victimization Top Rated
    Sexually traumatized children and adults feel stripped of their dignity and sense of control, and often reenact in feeling, thinking, and behavior the dissociated imprints of horrific, and loathsome memories. These and other untoward effects tend to encroach upon all spheres of victims’ existence—upon their bodies, minds, emotions, faith-based values, relationships, and cultural values.
    Preview Website - 22-Oct-2003 - Hits: 1066 - Rate This | Details
    Popular! Fort Refuge Top Rated
    Chat and Forums community with resources for abuse survivors. Child abuse, ritual abuse, sexual assault, rape and domestic violence are just some of what we have survived and are surviving. MPD/DID welcome.
    Preview Website - 11-Jun-2008 - Hits: 1311 - Rate This | Details
    Popular! Kali Munro, Psychotherapist Top Rated
    Lots of easy-to-read self-help articles about sexual and ritual abuse including gay survivors, mother-daughter sexual abuse, male sexual abuse survivors, DID, and ritual abuse/cult programming. There are articles about relationships, lesbians and gay men, depression, body image, and depression. There are psychological self-quizzes dealing with relationships, imposter phenomenon, shame, anger, and more. Also available is a discussion and support forum - bulletin board - about sexual abuse, DID, relationships, lesbian issues, and more.
    Preview Website - 8-Sep-2001 - Hits: 6128 - Rate This | Details
    Acquaintance Rape: A Matter of Consent by Dr. Amy Menna
    The title of this article is "Acquaintance Rape: A Matter of Consent" by Dr. Amy Menna. Excerpt: Rape. It is a powerful word for a power hungry act. It breeds fear and in many cases, it breeds silence. It is important that this silence be broken, and survivors be heard. By doing so, we break the grasp that rape has upon so many. The aftermath can be immense. The journey to heal may be terrifying; the steps, long and tedious. By building a bridge of awareness and empowerment, woman and men who have experienced rape can be healed and heard
    Preview Website - 24-Feb-2010 - Hits: 254 - Rate This | Details
    Campus Crime Victims
    If you are a victim of campus crime, this article may help you. It also addresses college campus safety guidelines and recommendations. A very informative site for those who are still in college or university.
    Preview Website - 5-Oct-2006 - Hits: 127 - Rate This | Details
    Disclosure and Confrontation: Considerations for Survivors
    This article by Ken Singer, LCSW, provides survivors of abuse some direction in preparing for a confrontation with his or her perpetrator. Part 1 - Disclosure defined * Who, where, when, how, and why Part 2 - Confrontation with your perpetrator * Considerations: (1)What you did to me;” (2) "How it has effected my life;” (3) "How I feel about what you did;” (4) "How I feel about you;” and (5) "What I want you to do about it.”
    Preview Website - 20-Aug-2006 - Hits: 159 - Rate This | Details
    I Will Survive: The African-American Guide to Healing from Sexual Assault and Abuse (Excerpt)
    Dear Reader: The following is the Introduction to Lori Robinson’s book, I Will Survive: The African-American Guide to Healing from Sexual Assault and Abuse. We have also included a portion of Chapter 3 called Emotional Recovery. In I Will Survive, Lori Robinson has created a valuable resource for African-American survivors of sexual assault (as well as their families, friends, and communities), incorporating personal stories, civil rights history, and a call for community activism. An award-winning journalist and a rape survivor herself, Robinson walks readers through the ways survivors can experience emotional, physical, sexual, and spiritual healing, offering her firsthand knowledge on the particular difficulties African-Americans face on their journey toward recovery.
    Preview Website - 30-Jan-2008 - Hits: 66 - Rate This | Details
    Identity Theft Top Rated
    What is identity theft? Identity theft occurs when an individual's personal identifying information for example, name, address, and social security number is taken and used to steal money or services. Personal information can also be used to create a false identity that will make it harder for law enforcement to find the perpetrator. Stalkers sometimes use victims stolen identities to harass their victims by, for example, subscribing to unwanted publications and services, taking out personal ads in their names, or using Internet chat rooms, message boards, and e-mail to impersonate them.
    Preview Website - 5-Oct-2006 - Hits: 94 - Rate This | Details
    Restitution
    The term "restitution" in the criminal justice system means payment by an offender to the victim for the harm caused by the offender's wrongful acts. This article explains all about restitution for victims.
    Preview Website - 5-Oct-2006 - Hits: 52 - Rate This | Details
    Sober.com
    Sober.com provides a directory with thousands of free resources to better assist those addicts and their families seeking help for themselves or a loved one. Our free directory service is provided along with a peer based community recovery support system. This is achieved through the free forums & groups, blogs, live chat, photos and web site access we offer.
    Preview Website - 3-Dec-2008 - Hits: 173 - Rate This | Details
    Stalking
    What is stalking? Stalking is a pattern of repeated, unwanted attention, harassment, and contact (for example, following or laying in wait for the victim; unwanted gifts; or intrusive phone calls, mail, and/or e-mails.) This article recommends appropriate actions for victims of stalkers.
    Preview Website - 5-Oct-2006 - Hits: 129 - Rate This | Details
    Trauma in American Indian Communities
    There are numerous American Indians tribes throughout the United States. Although each tribe represents a distinct cultural group, American Indians share a similar history in that the populations were decimated by colonization and the westward movement. Additionally, many American Indian communities experience losses on a daily basis. These losses sometimes are the result of natural causes, while at other times they are due to sudden and terrifying events. In fact, it is reported that American Indians are more likely to die through violence in comparison to all other races (IHS, 1999). It is well understood that traumatic losses and witnessing traumatic events can have a negative impact on an individual’s ability to function. In some cases the historical losses, current experiences of loss, and witnessing violent events can result in symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD; Cohen, Mannarino & Knudsen, 2004; Cohen Mannarino, Deblinger, 2006; Yellow Horse Brave Heart 2003).
    Preview Website - 30-Jan-2008 - Hits: 43 - Rate This | Details


 

 

 


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