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This is Issue Brief #8 in a series based on a growing body of research that suggests that successful policies for families must take into account the needs of children when addressing the needs of parents and the needs of parents when addressing the needs of children.

Discusses children's problems associated with exposure and factors that influence the degree of those problems. The author offers a critique of the research methods used to study child witnessing and explores policy implications of the data on this issue.

Both survivors of abuse and the professionals they trust give voice in this book to their experiences with individuals, organizations, and systems that have been shaped and influenced in such a way that they frequently harm, rather than help, the individuals they serve. Readers will be moved by their accounts of what hurts, what helps, and what is needed from our service systems for healing and recovery.

This self-assessment checklist includes sections on physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, and professional self-care and balance.

Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune explores the issue of forgiveness for victims/survivors and the theological understanding that forgiveness is the last step in healing. Forgiveness is founded upon justice; only the victim can define when and if they are willing and able to offer forgiveness.

Addresses some of the common religious concerns raised by people dealing with family violence (including child sexual abuse and incest) and illustrates ways of converting potential religious roadblocks into valuable resources.

The question of suffering may be central to victims'/survivors' spiritual response to violence and abuse. Rev. Dr. Fortune looks at the Biblical and theological resources to explore the question of why there is suffering and how suffering is transformed into action and healing.

This book is designed to do one thing: Create kids who are more comfortable talking about the sexual parts of their body.

Science also shows that providing stable, responsive environments for children in the earliest years of life can prevent or reverse these conditions, with lifelong consequences for learning, behavior, and health.

“Feeling like a monster? Colbie Caillat and Common recommend a calming breath.” This video walks children through “belly breathing” as a technique to cope with anger or anxiety.

Safe spaces is a free, online training designed to help individuals working with children and youth recognize and respond to signs of trauma and stress.

This booklet offers practical concrete tips and techniques for talking easily and openly with young children ages 8 to 12 about some tough issues: sex and relationships, HIV/AIDS, violence, drugs and alcohol.