Everything You Need to Know About Sexual Abuse (The Need to Know Library)

Stark, Evan; Holly, Marsha

ISBN 10: 0823916111 ISBN 13: 9780823916115

Publisher: Rosen Pub Group, 1993

Synopsis

Identifies forms of sexual abuse and offers advice on how to get help and how to avoid such abuse

About this title

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6 There is a real dilemma in writing about sexual abuse for children. They need information and the reassurance that if they are victims they can get help. At the same time, there is the danger of overwhelming young readers with information that they are not prepared to handle. The author of this factually accurate self-help book has shown poor judgment in graphically describing scenes of sexual abuse, including several instances of incest and two of sexual coersion between children. While these explicit stories could prove helpful in a therapeutic situation, they are potentially terrifying. Rather than strengthening children, this book may increase feelings of vulnerability, distrust, and despair. Carolyn Polese, Gateway Community School, Arcata, Calif.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rosen Pub Group
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0823916111
• ISBN 13: 9780823916115
• Binding: Library Binding
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 64