Sexual Abuse Intervention

Support for the child who has made the decision to report sexual abuse is critical. Use these three resources to assist you in building that system of support.

Getting Together
Helping You Help Yourself

Getting Together gives the school-age, female victim of sexual abuse words and concepts for understanding what has happened. Family dynamics of incest, court proceedings, medical concerns, pressure to recant, and counseling goals are included. Throughout, it is emphasized that the child is never at fault for her sexual victimization.

“Designed to address questions and fears not verbalized as well as offer support...easily read by children and parents.” J. Semedei, N.Y. State Division Family & Children Services.

Written by Elizabeth D. Drake, M.Ed. & Anne E. Gilroy 24 pages, 5.5” x 8.5” and photo-illustrated

Working Together
A Team Effort

Simply and honestly written, Working Together: A Team Effort, is for sexually abused boys and their families. It enables an advocate to discuss difficult topics: specifics of the abuse, AIDS, pedophilia, pornography, counseling, homosexuality, misconceptions of compliance and emotional or rage reactions to the abuse.

“Working Together provides exactly the kind of information boys need and seldom get.” National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse.

Written by Elizabeth D. Drake, M.Ed., Anne E. Gilroy & Thomas Roane, M.A. 24 pages, 5.5” x 8.5” and photo-illustrated.

The Working Handbook
Professional’s Manual for Intervention with Sexually Abused Boys

The Working Handbook is a teaching manual for professionals interviewing sexually abused boys. Providing specific guidance tot he initial assessment and intervention in casework, The Working Handbook addresses issues of male victimization that are distinctly different from those faced by female victims.

Written by Thomas H. Roane, M.A. 75 pages, 8.5” x 11”