Media Resources By Topic: survivors

This bibliography includes references to books, video and curricula that aim to inform the public about sexual violence and its aftermath.

This is often a difficult topic to discuss and to learn about. We hope that this list will prove useful to individuals and groups searching for information on this topic. These lists are provided for information purposes only. The Arizona Department of Health Services and the University of Arizona do not specifically endorse the materials listed herein. For more information about a specific resource please contact the listed publisher or distributor directly.

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List by Media Type

Shine the Light: Sexual Abuse and Healing in the Jewish Community
Describes unique concerns regarding sexual abuse within the Jewish community in light of historical issues of victimization and self-image. 266-page book
Rachel Lev
http://www.shine-the-light.com/
2002
English
Book
Healthcare providers
Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers
Survivors
Northeastern University Press
community attitudes/responses | survivors
Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse

This book offers male survivors advice from an experienced psychotherapist with stories and statements from other male survivors. 464-page book

Mike Lew
www.amazon.com
2004
English
Book
Men
Survivors
Perennial Currents
male rape | survivors
Evaluating Services for Survivors Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
An essential book for those designing and implementing program evaluations that address the sensitive issues pertinent to victims of domestic and sexual violence. 200-page book
Stephen Riger, Larry Bennett, Sharon Wasco, Paul Schewe, Lisa Frohman, Jennifer Camacho, and Rebecca Campbell
http://www.sagepub.com
2002
English
Book
Evaluators
Policy makers
Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers
SAGE Publications
programs | survivors
Emotionally Involved: The Impact of Researching Rape
Proposes the concept that unbiased research is a myth and that emotional involvement by researchers enriches the study of survivors of sexual violence. 224-page book
Rebecca Campbell
www.amazon.com
2001
English
Book
Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers
Researchers
Routledge
survivors | trauma
The Rape Recovery Handbook: Step-By-Step Help for Survivors of Sexual Assault
This handbook includes the development of a safety plan, support network, and strategies for self-care as it focuses on reclaiming one’s personal power, strength, and success. 190-page book
Aphrodite Matsakis
www.newharbinger.com
2003
English
Book
Not provided
New Harbinger Publications
programs | survivors
Healing from the Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse: The Journey for Women
Provides guidance to recognizing traumatic effects of child sexual abuse and handling controversial issues of memories, disclosure, and reporting. 264-page book
Karen A. Duncan
http://www.greenwood.com/
2004
English
Book
Not provided
Praeger Publishers
child abuse | survivors | trauma
Even From A Broken Web: Brief, Respectful Solution-Oriented Therapy for Sexual Abuse and Trauma
Offers a forward-looking therapy that is described as less traumatic, painful, and disruptive, and honors a survivor’s inherent ability to heal. 208-page book
William O’Hanlon and Bob Bertolino
http://www.wwnorton.com/
2002
English
Book
Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers
W.W. Norton & Company
survivors | treatments
Dangerous Families: Queer Writing on Surviving
A book by queer survivors documenting the difficulties growing up in a culture that denies their gender, sexual, and social identities. 227-page book
Mattilda, aka Matt Bernstein Sycamore
www.amazon.com
2003
English
Book
Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers
Survivors
Haworth Press
community attitudes/responses | glbtq | survivors
No Secrets No Lies: How Black Families Can Heal from Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is addressed from the perspective of Black culture with advice from psychologists, social workers, spiritual leaders, and survivors. 304-page book
Robin Stone
www.amazon.com
2004
English
Book
Minority / underserved populations
Survivors
Broadway Books
african-american | racial/ethnic differences | survivors
Our Stories
Stories of acquaintance rapes told from the perspectives of survivors, friends, and parents. 21-minute VHS
Meredith Messer
www.ourstoriesonline.com
2000
English
Video
Adults
College
High school
Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers
Meredith Messer
acquaintance rape | adolescents | survivors
The Children We Sacrifice
Analysis of the social contributions and consequences, harmful effects, and healing strategies regarding child sexual abuse of South Asian girls. 61-minute video
Grace Poore
http://www.shaktiproductions.net/tcws.html
2000
English
Video
Not provided
Shakti Productions
child abuse | survivors | trauma
Deadly Games: The Danger of Date Rape Drugs
True story told by a young woman who almost lost her life to from a date rape drug. 15-minute VHS
www.kineticvideo.com
2003
English
Video
Adolescents
Adults
drugs | survivors
The Day I Will Never Forget
Interviews activists, young women, and matriarchs regarding FGM in Kenya. 92-minute DVD
Kim Longinotto
http://www.wmm.com
2002
English
Video
Not provided
Kim Longinotto
survivors | trauma
Survival Story: The video
Written and performed by Brett Greeger, I.B., to raise awareness about male sexual assault. 4-minute video
http://www.pcar.org/store/survival-story-music-video-vhs-0
2004
English
Video
Not provided
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)
male rape | survivors
How to Help a Sexual Assault Survivor: What Men Can do
An all male peer education program designed to increase male empathy and compassion for female victims of rape and reduce male likelihood of assault. Available in DVD format
http://www.oneinfourusa.org/products.php
2002
English
Video
College
Fraternities
High school
Men
Military
Sports teams
NO MORE, Inc.
men | survivors
A View From the Shadows: Exposing the mind of Child Sex Offenders (Vol. I)
Interviews with incarcerated sex offenders, adult survivors, and experts in the field. 18-minute video available in VHS or DVD format
http://www.intermedia-inc.com
2001
English
Video
Not provided
GOLDPITT Productions
legal responses | survivors
Beyond: Surviving the Reality of Sexual Assault
Follows a woman through a sexual assault, contact with a crisis line, a forensic examination at the hospital, reporting to law enforcement, forensic interviewing, and going to trial. 27-minute video available in VHS or DVD format
www.kineticvideo.com
2000
English
Video
Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers
Survivors
legal responses | medical response | survivors
FEAR: Rebecca’s Story
A personal narrative regarding tools for coping from sexual assault victimizations that occurred during adolescence.17-minute video available in VHS or DVD format
http://www.intermedia-inc.com/
2004
English
Video
Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers
Survivors
Tim Matsui
adolescents | survivors
Stories of Immigrant Survivors of Abuse: Remedies under the Violence Against Women Act
Provides the basic requirements of VAWA and applies the act to immigrant victims of abuse. 25-minute video(Purchase payable to: The Political Asylum Project of Austin)
http://www.arte-sana.com/further_viewing.htm
2001
English
Video
Not provided
survivors | underserved
Strong at the Heart: How it Feels to Heal from Sexual Abuse
Describes personal experiences of men and women who have suffered sexual abuse and the process of healing from their abuse. Reading level: young adults. 176-page book
Carolyn Lehman
www.amazon.com
2005
English
Book
Survivors
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
child abuse | survivors
The Truth About Rape
Reveals different approaches to rape recovery through the personal experience of the author. 327 page book
Teresa Lauer
http://raperecovery.com/
2002
English
Book
Survivors
raperecovery.com
survivors
The Scorched Earth Book
Expresses victimization, survivorship, and healing through poetry. Includes a CD companion – live recordings of 16 poems.
Dora E. McQuaid
http://www.pcar.org/store/scorched-earth-book
1999
English
Book
Survivors
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)
survivors
Confronting Rape and Sexual Assault (Worlds of Women)
Explores sexual violence from varying angles (e.g., criminology and public health), provides personal stories of rape survivors, and offers strategies to prevent victimization. 292-page book
Mary E. Odem and Jody Clay-Warner
www.amazon.com
1997
English
Book
Not provided
SR Books
prevention | survivors
Breaking the Culture of Silence
An insight to the impact of culture on four Latina women that have experienced sexual assault. 12-minute bilingual (English and Spanish) video.
http://www.pcar.org/store/breaking-culture-silence
Spanish
Book
Hispanic community
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)
survivors
No! The Rape Documentary: Ending Sexual Assault and Violence Against Women
Survivors and activists discuss rape myths; the role of religion in violence against women; women, incarceration & the impact of sexual abuse; testimonies; and men who speak out against rape. 94-minute DVD. Includes a study guide. Subtitles in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese available.
Aishah Shahidah Simmons
http://notherapedocumentary.org/sexual-assault-documentary-no
2006
English
Video
Not provided
AfroLez® Productions, LLC
survivors
Ending Sexual Assault And Violence Against Women: Breaking Silences Video
Survivors and activists discuss rape myths; the role of religion in violence against women; women, incarceration & the impact of sexual abuse; testimonies; and men who speak out against rape. This video includes footage that was not included in “No! The Rape Documentary”. 112-minute DVD
Aishah Shahidah Simmons
http://notherapedocumentary.org/breaking-silences-ending-sexual-assault-documentary
2007
English
Video
Not provided
AfroLez® Productions, LLC
survivors
Searching for Angela Shelton
This documentary follows Angela Shelton (filmmaker) as she travels across the country to discover that 24 out of 40 women that share the name Angela Shelton have also experienced sexual violence in their lifetime. DVD
Angela Shelton
http://searchingforangelashelton.com/
2004
English
Video
Not provided
Angela Shelton
child abuse | survivors
Survival Story Music Video
Increases awareness and provides hope for sexual assault survivors with an emphasis on male survivors. 4-minute video (VHS) performed by Brett Greeger.
http://www.pcar.org/store/survival-story-music-video-vhs
English
Video
Survivors
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)
male rape | survivors
Breaking the Culture of Silence
An insight to the impact of culture on four Latina women that have experienced sexual assault. 12-minute bilingual video
http://www.pcar.org/store/breaking-culture-silence
English
Video
Hispanic community
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)
survivors | underserved

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