Handbook to help teens recovering from sexual trauma develop healthy emotional responses, self-images, beliefs, and interpersonal communication skills.180-page book
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.
If you have suggestions for additional listings please contact svpepaz@gmail.com.
It Happened to Me: A Teen's Guide to Overcoming Sexual Abuse
www.newharbinger.com
2002
English
Book
New Harbinger Publications
It Happened to Me: A Teen's Guide to Overcoming Sexual Abuse
Handbook to help teens recovering from sexual trauma develop healthy emotional responses, self-images, beliefs, and interpersonal communication skills.
www.newharbinger.com
English
Book
New Harbinger Publications
The Search for Autonomous Intimacy: Sexual Abuse and Young Women's Identity Development
Analyzes the impact of sexual abuse on self-identity development and corresponding social constructions of gender, power, sex, and abuse. 242-page book
www.peterlangusa.com
2002
English
Book
Peter Lang Publishers
Medical, Legal, and Social Science Aspects of Child Sexual Exploitation: A Comprehensive Review of Pornography, Prostitution, and Internet Crimes
Investigates Internet crimes against children from a multidisciplinary approach, providing insight into victims and perpetrators with guidelines for prosecution and strategies for prevention. Book (2 volume set), 1300 pages.
www.gwmedical.com/books
2005
English
Book
G.W. Medical Publishing
Investigating Child Exploitation and Pornography: The Internet, Law and Forensic Science
A thorough book providing historical, legal, technical, and social background for the laws covering child exploitation and pornography. 320-page book
http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/
2004
English
Book
Elsevier
Child Sexual Abuse: Its Scope and Our Failure
Proposes that policies, programs, and statutes in place to address child sexual abuse fail to eliminate the problem due to a lack of empirically grounded knowledge and practice. 320-page book
www.springerlink.com
2002
English
Book
Springer
Critical Issues in Child Sexual Abuse: Historical, Legal, and Psychological Perspectives
A summary book of current knowledge in several specific areas of childhood abuse. 232-page book
http://www.sagepub.com/
2002
English
Book
Sage Publications
Trauma and Sexuality: The Effects of Childhood Sexual, Physical, and Emotional Abuse on Sexuality and Identity
An examination of the effects of childhood trauma on sexual orientation and behavior. 150-page book
http://www.amazon.com/
2003
English
Book
Haworth Press
Psychological Assessment of Sexually Abused Children and Their Families
Offers interview formats, checklists, and measures to assist clinicians in the assessment of children and adolescents who have been sexually abused and their parents. 384-page book
http://www.sagepub.com/
2001
English
Book
Sage Publications
Mother-Daughter Incest: A Guide for Helping Professionals
Mother-daughter incest as seen from the perceptions and reactions of victims. 202-page book
http://www.amazon.com/
2004
English
Book
Haworth Press
Sexual Violence on Campus: Policies, Programs, and Perspectives in the 21st Century
Covers acquaintance rape, drug facilitated, alcohol and sexual violence, prevention programs, LGBT populations, counseling, athletes, and fraternity and sorority communities. 304-page book
http://www.springerlink.com
2001
English
Book
Springer
college | drugs | prevention
Unspoken Crimes: Sexual Assault in Rural America
Portrays the barriers faced by victims of sexual assault and service providers in rural communities. 32-page booklet: Available in web-based format as a plain text and PDF document (free).
http://www.nsvrc.org/publications/
2003
English
Book
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
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
http://www.shine-the-light.com/
2002
English
Book
Northeastern University Press
Reading Rape: The Rhetoric of Sexual Violence in American Literature and Culture, 1790–1990
Explores the evolution of an American rhetoric of rape and its contribution to American sexuality, gender, race, ethnicity, class, and national identity. 256-page book
http://pup.princeton.edu/
2002
English
Book
Princeton University Press
Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault: A Forensic Handbook
This book describes the history of DFSA, types of drugs used and their effects, perpetrators, evidence collection, obstacles to investigation, and successful strategies. 336-page book
http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/
2001
English
Book
Academic Press
Evaluating Sexual Harassment: Psychological, Social, and Legal Considerations in Forensic Examinations
Familiarizes practitioners with current clinical, social, and legal literature regarding sexual harassment and prepares them for forensic consultations, reports, and testimony. 242-page book
www.amazon.com
2004
English
Book
American Psychological Association
Relapse Prevention for Sexual Harassers
Treats sexual harassment as a form of sexual abuse and proposes treatment programs build on relapse prevention principles. 162-page book
http://www.amazon.com/
2002
English
Book
Springer
Rape Investigation Handbook
A working manual for the investigation of sex crimes written by sex crime investigators and forensic scientists. 456-page book
http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/
2005
English
Book
Academic Press
Representing Rape: Language and Sexual Consent
Presents a feminist analysis of rape trials by examining the power of language to construct the event and character of people under investigation in legal settings. 168-page book
www.amazon.com
2001
English
Book
Routledge
Current Perspectives on Sex Crimes
An anthology covering the major types of sex crimes and offenders, therapies, juvenile sex offenses, and nuisance sexual offenders. 416-page book
http://www.sagepub.com/
2001
English
Book
Sage Publications
Sexual Assault: The Victims, the Perpetrators, and the Criminal Justice System
An overview of sexual assault from a criminal justice perspective with chapters that include areas such as drug facilitated sexual assault, child sexual abuse, sexual abuse of the elderly, sex offender treatment and public policy concerning sex offenders. 376-page book
http://www.cap-press.com/
2004
English
Book
Carolina Academic Press
Sexual Exploitation in Schools: How to Spot It and Stop It
Provides information regarding legal context, district and employee rights, and conducting an investigation to help educators and parents keep students safe in schools. 160-page book
http://www.sagepub.com/
2003
English
Book
Corwin Press
Sexualized Violence against Women and Children: A Psychology and Law Perspective
Examines the intersection of clinical and legal perspectives on sexual violence to assist mental health clinicians serve in criminal or civil proceedings. 300-page book
www.guilford.com
2004
English
Book
Guilford Publications
Sexual Violence: Policies, Practices, and Challenges in the United States and Canada
An evaluation of current criminal justice responses, policies, and practices regarding sexual violence focusing on methodological and ideological issues, rape law reform, social contexts of sexual assault, and community responses. 256-page book
http://www.greenwood.com/
2001
English
Book
Praeger Publishers
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
www.amazon.com
2004
English
Book
Perennial Currents
Male Victims of Same-Sex Abuse
A resource book about the sexual trauma of boys and men. 60-page book
www.amazon.com
2002
English
Book
Sidran Press
Betrayed as Boys: Psychodynamic Treatment of Sexually Abused Men
Examines the unique needs of men with histories of sexual abuse and suggests effective strategies for healing. 356-page book
www.guilford.com
2001
English
Book
Guilford Publications
Leaping upon the Mountains
An identification of important issues during recovery by an international compilation of male survivors. 266-page book
www.amazon.com
2000
English
Book
North Atlantic Books
Masculinities, Violence and Culture
Using biological, psychological, sociological, and anthropological theoretical models of masculinity and violence, this book focuses on violence as a predominantly male gendered activity. 262-page book
http://www.sagepub.com/
2000
English
Book
Sage Publications
Pink Think: Becoming a Woman in Many Uneasy Lessons
Examines the social history of marketing by advertisers and advice experts to shape women’s behavior and self-image to a mythical standard of the feminine from the 1940s to 1970s. 224-page book
http://www.wwnorton.com/
2002
English
Book
W.W. Norton & Company
Sexual Assault: A Quick Reference for Healthcare, Social Services, and Law Enforcement Professionals
A sexual assault reference guide covering diagnosis, treatment, roles of interdisciplinary team members, evidence collection, and interventions to protect victims and prosecute offenders. 576-page book
www.gwmedical.com
2004
English
Book
G W. Medical Publishing
Sexual Victimization Across the Lifespan
This book provides information on evaluation and treatment of victims, and legal and prosecution issues of sexual violence at different life stages, situations, and individual capabilities. Book (2 volume set), 1386 pages. Supplementary CD also available.
www.amazon.com
2003
English
Book
G.W. Medical Publishing
The Causes of Rape: Understanding Individual Differences in Male Propensity for Sexual Aggression
An evidence-based analysis of coercive sex from developmental criminology, evolutionary psychology, psychopathology, and psychophysiology examining factors that influence the likelihood of rape. 305-page book
http://www.apa.org/books/
2005
English
Book
American Psychological Association
Sexual Assault in Context: Teaching College Men About Gender
A manual that addresses issues of masculinity and their contribution to sexual violence against women. 144-page book
www.amazon.com
2001
English
Book
Learning Publications
college | men | prevention
Preventing Violence in Relationships: Interventions Across the Life Span
Focuses on the development of healthy interpersonal relationships skills to prevent relationship violence, particularly during childhood. 289-page book
http://www.apa.org/books/
2002
English
Book
American Psychological Association
Stalking, Harassment, and Murder in the Workplace: Guidelines for Protection and Prevention
Provides guidelines for protection and prevention through an examination of how stalkers think, the impact on targets, legal approaches, case histories, and organizational strategies. 264-page book
www.amazon.com
2000
English
Book
Quorum Books
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
http://www.sagepub.com
2002
English
Book
SAGE Publications
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
www.amazon.com
2001
English
Book
Routledge
Predators: Pedophiles, Rapists, and Other Sex Offenders: Who They Are, how They Operate, and how We Can Protect Ourselves and Our Children
Offers an examination of sex offender types and strategies and suggests tactics to increase personal safety and decrease vulnerability. 272-page book
http://www.perseusbooksgroup.com/basic/home.jsp
2003
English
Book
Basic Books
Men Who Rape: The Psychology of the Offender
Provides a clinical profile of sexual offenders with suggestions for treatment and prevention. 277-page book
http://www.perseusbooksgroup.com/basic/home.jsp
2001
English
Book
Basic Books
Evaluating Sex Offenders
A comprehensive book that includes techniques for interviewing offenders, diagnostic issues, instrumentation, evaluation reports, presenting in court, and ethical issues. 262-page book
www.amazon.com
2002
English
Book
Sage Publications
Juveniles Who Have Sexually Offended: A Review of the Professional Literature
This review describes characteristics of offenders, types of offenses, clinical assessment tools, recidivism rates and issues, treatment approaches and settings, and program assessment. Government Report, 65 pages. Available online in PDF format (free).
http://new.vawnet.org/category/documents.php?docid=659
2001
English
Book
DIANE Publishing Company
Preventing Sexual Violence: How Society Should Cope with Sex Offenders
The author offers an analysis of state and community sex offender programs, discusses current approaches, identifies effective strategies, and exposes unsuccessful methods. 240-page book
http://www.apa.org/books/
2005
English
Book
American Psychological Association
Preventing Pregnancy from Sexual Assault: Four Action Strategies to Improve Hospital Policies on Provision of Emergency Contraception
A toolkit offering facts about emergency contraception and four strategies to increase access: legislation, administrative efforts, litigation and voluntary efforts. 124-page document. Available online in PDF format (free).
http://www.nsvrc.org/publications/
2003
English
Book
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
From Child Sexual Abuse to Adult Sexual Risk: Trauma, Revictimization, and Intervention
Examines the relation between child sexual abuse and adult sexual health outcomes, such as unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV infection, and adult sexual violence. 346-page book
http://www.apa.org/books/
2003
English
Book
American Psychological Association
child abuse | health | trauma
Stalking in Children and Adolescents: The Primitive Bond
Develops a theory linking stalking, harassment, developmental issues, and emotional states, and provides recommendations for case management, policy, and personal safety. 298-page book
http://www.apa.org/books/
2000
English
Book
American Psychological Association
The Epidemic of Rape and Child Sexual Abuse in the United States
A book examining the varied and conflicting incidence and prevalence rates of rape and child sexual abuse in the United States. 336-page book
http://www.sagepub.com
2000
English
Book
Sage Publications
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
www.newharbinger.com
2003
English
Book
New Harbinger Publications
Surviving the Silence: Black Women's Stories of Rape
The experience of rape personally and socially as perceived by Black women. 288-page book
http://www.wwnorton.com/
2000
English
Book
W.W. Norton & Company
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
http://www.greenwood.com/
2004
English
Book
Praeger Publishers
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
http://www.wwnorton.com/
2002
English
Book
W.W. Norton & Company
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
www.amazon.com
2003
English
Book
Haworth Press
From Hate Crimes to Human Rights: A Tribute to Matthew Shepard
A book that drags hidden homophobia out into the open and examines of the interconnections of prejudice and hate crimes in the lives of LGBT individuals. 233-page book
www.amazon.com
2001
English
Book
Haworth Press
Humanitarian Assistance: Protecting Refugee Women & Girls Remains a Significant Challenge
This report assesses the actions of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and provides recommendations regarding the protection of women and children from sexual exploitation. Government Report, 58 pages. Available online in PDF format (free).
http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d03663.pdf
2003
English
Book
DIANE Publishing Company
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
www.amazon.com
2004
English
Book
Broadway Books
Rape Work: Victims, Gender, and Emotions in Organization and Community Context
Identifies barriers to providing responsive care to rape victims. 296-page book
www.amazon.com
2005
English
Book
Routledge
The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help
Through personal stories and experiences, this book discusses gender violence, sexism and race/ethnicity, and tools to prevent sexual violence, harassment, and child sexual abuse. 304-page book
www.amazon.com
2006
English
Book
Sourcebooks, Inc.
Fraternity Gang Rape: Sex, Brotherhood, and Privilege on Campus
Describes how factors like pornography, male bonding, and hazing rituals in fraternities encourage a culture of sexual violence on college campuses. 254-page book
http://www.nyupress.org/books/Fraternity_Gang_Rape-products_id-5012.html
2007
English
Book
NYU Press
Yes Means Yes: Visions of Female Sexual Power and a World Without Rape
Discusses female sexuality, sexual ownership, body image, self-esteem, and incest in rape prevention. 256 page book
www.amazon.com
2008
English
Book
Seal Press
Teaching Children with Down Syndrome about Their Bodies, Boundaries, and Sexuality
Provides ways to communicate with mentally disabled children about sexuality and respect for others as well as oneself. 400-page book
http://www.woodbinehouse.com/
2007
English
Book
Woodbine House
Dilemmas of Desire: Teenage Girls Talk About Sexuality
The culture of sexuality as told by adolescents. 272-page book
http://www.hup.harvard.edu/
2005
English
Book
Harvard University Press
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
www.amazon.com
2005
English
Book
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Dude, You’re a Fag: Masculinity and Sexuality in High School
Analysis of masculinity and the use of the word ‘fag’ in the sexuality of high school boys. 240-page book
www.amazon.com
2007
English
Book
University of California Press
The Color of Violence: The Incite! Anthology
Describes strategies on how to stop violence against women of color and the role of medical institutions in contributing to violence. 275-page book
www.amazon.com
2006
English
Book
South End Press
Getting Off: Pornography and the End of Masculinity
Discusses pornography and its impact on how men treat women as well as how men define manhood. 200-page book
www.amazon.com
2007
English
Book
South End Press
Understanding Children's Sexual Behaviors: What's Natural and Healthy
Provides general characteristics of children that have inappropriate sexual behaviors, charts on sexuality (K-4th grade), ways to identify if a child has been sexually abused, and how to get help for children with sexual behavior problems. Online course available on the provided website. 44-page booklet
http://bookstore.nearipress.org/index.php/books/featured-products/understanding-children-s-sexual-behaviors-what-s-natural-and-healthy.html
English
Book
Sexual Deviance, second edition: Theory, Assessment, and Treatment
Discusses sex offenders and the use of public health approaches to understanding the lifespan of sexual deviance. 642-page book
www.amazon.com
2008
English
Book
Guilford Press
Current Perspectives: Working with Sexually Aggressive Youth and Youth with Sexual Behavior Problems
Discusses treatment for adolescents and considers the environmental factors that affect sexual behavior problems. This book further discusses working with developmentally delayed youth and recommends various interventions for this age group. 722-page book
www.amazon.com
2005
English
Book
NEARI Press
The Truth About Rape
Reveals different approaches to rape recovery through the personal experience of the author. 327 page book
http://raperecovery.com/
2002
English
Book
raperecovery.com
Men’s Work: How to Stop the Violence that Tears Our Live Apart
Describes approaches to reducing male violence by targeting control and aggression issues. 328-page book
www.amazon.com
English
Book
Hazelden Publishing
Tools for Change: An Introduction to the Primary Prevention of Sexual Assault
Provides readers with public health models, terminology, and concepts related to primary prevention of sexual violence. Available in web-based format as a PDF document (free).
http://www.taasa.org/prevention/pdfs/GuidebookFinal.pdf?utm_source=preventionguidebook&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=website:pdfs
2009
English
Book
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA)
Sexual Violence and the Spectrum of Prevention: Towards a Community Solution
Addresses sexual violence through primary prevention. Available in web-based format as a PDF document (free).
http://www.oregonsatf.org/prevention/docs/spectrum.pdf
2006
English
Book
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
Three Kinds of Touches
Children learn how to be safe by distinguishing between different types of touch. Available in Braille.
http://www.pcar.org/store/three-kind-touches-book
English
Book
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)
The Scorched Earth Book
Expresses victimization, survivorship, and healing through poetry. Includes a CD companion – live recordings of 16 poems.
http://www.pcar.org/store/scorched-earth-book
1999
English
Book
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)
The Trouble with Secrets
Focuses on teaching children the difference between good secrets and bad secrets. Also helps children understand how to respond to difficult situations. 32-page book for children (ages 3 to 8)
http://www.parentingpress.com/b_sec.html
English
Book
Parenting Press
It’s My Body
Provides a description of how adults can talk to children about sexual abuse in a manner that children can understand and feel comfortable. 32-page book for children (ages 3-8). Book teaches two “touching codes” for children to use in uneasy situations.
http://www.parentingpress.com/b_imb.html
English
Book
Parenting Press
What’s the Big Deal?
Provides sexual harassment information including definitions, examples, and scenarios. This 32-page book focuses on middle and high school students.
http://www.actforkids.org/content/detail.php?product_id=133&quick_search=big deal&view_page=
English
Book
WA King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
Conquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide
This book makes historical and cultural references as they relate to the violence experienced by Native Americans women. 250-page book
www.amazon.com
2005
English
Book
South End Press
Attitudes and Persuasion
Examines how attitude, thoughts, and behavior influence each other. 168-page book
www.psypress.com
2001
English
Book
Psychology Press
The Date Rape Prevention Book
This book provides facts and myths about rape, discusses rape prevention and how victims can find help, and addresses harassment, stalking, and dating violence. This book also speaks to male readers about their role in rape prevention. 224-page book
www.amazon.com
1999
English
Book
Sourcebooks, Inc.
Just Sex? The Cultural Scaffolding of Rape (Women and Psychology)
Examines recent research on the changing trends of rape frequency in Western cultures. 280-page book. Winner of the Association for Women In Psychology 2006 Distinguished Publication Award.
www.amazon.com
2005
English
Book
Routledge
No Safe Haven: Male Violence Against Women at Home, at Work, and in the Community
Examines the physical abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment women encounter at various locations throughout any given day. 344-page book
http://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4316421.aspx
English
Book
American Psychological Association
The Gift of Fear
Focuses on behaviors as warning signs for violent acts and provides suggestions to reduce the risk of experiencing abuse, violence, and/or unwanted pursuits. 384-page book
www.amazon.com
1999
English
Book
Dell
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
www.amazon.com
1997
English
Book
SR Books
Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment
Provides insight into Black culture, treatment and images of Black women, and the power of heterosexism. 336-page book
www.amazon.com
2000
English
Book
Routledge
Tres Formas de Tocar / Three Kinds of Touches
Children learn how to be safe by distinguishing between different types of touch.
http://www.pcar.org/store/three-kind-touches-book
Spanish
Book
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)
El Problema con Los Secretos / The Trouble with Secrets
Focuses on teaching children the difference between good secrets and bad secrets. Also helps children understand how to respond to difficult situations. This is a 32-page book for children (ages 3 to 8).
http://www.parentingpress.com/b_prob.html
Spanish
Book
Parenting Press
Que' es la gran cosa? / What’s the big deal?
Provides sexual harassment information including definitions, examples, and scenarios. This 32-page book focuses on middle and high school students.
http://www.actforkids.org/content/detail.php?product_id=52&quick_search=Que es la gran cosa?&view_page=
Spanish
Book
WA King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
Mi Cuerpo Es Mio / It’s My Body
Provides a description of how adults can talk to children about sexual abuse in a manner that children can understand and feel comfortable. This is a 32-page book for children (ages 3-8). Book teaches two “touching codes” for children to use in uneasy situations.
http://www.parentingpress.com/b_mi.html
Spanish
Book
Parenting Press
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
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)