Helping Victims of Sexual Abuse: A Sensitive Biblical Guide for Counselors, Victims, and Families

How do we minister to victims of sexual abuse? It's a difficult problem for Christian communities. This solidly biblical and sensitive guide is packed full of helpful information that provides a valuable perspective on how abuse affects children and the family dynamics that play into its development. As well, readers will also discover practical tools that can lead adult victims into full recovery in Christ. Required reading for everyone who wants to bring meaningful ministry to those affected by sexual abuse.

Lynn Heitritter, RN, PhD, has been a faculty associate in Marriage and Family Studies at Bethel Theological Seminary and was the founder and former director of BECOMERS Sexual Abuse Support Group Program. Together with her family, she has provided licensed foster care to physically and sexually abused adolescents. She and her husband spend much of the year in Africa, having served victims of war in refugee camps and caring for babies abandoned due to HIV/AIDS. They maintain a home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and have two adult daughters.

Jeanette Vought, PhD, is founder and executive director of Christian Recovery Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A licensed practicing marriage and family therapist, she has extensive experience in counseling, social work, and group home coordinating. She and her husband have four grown sons and make their home in Buffalo, Minnesota.