Child sexual abuse/incest

Suggestions for further reading

Child Sexual Abuse — Overview Paper (PDF - HTML)
by Tom Hay
This introduction to the issue of child sexual abuse explains what sexual abuse is, presents prevalence statistics, identifies support services, and outlines strategies that could be used to protect children from child sexual abuse. A list of suggested reading material is included. 1997, 9p.

The Secret of the Silver Horse (HTML)
by Justice Canada
This illustrated story is designed to teach children the difference between a good secret and a secret about sexual abuse. It also distinguishes between good touching and sexually abusive touching. It encourages children to tell someone about sexual abuse so that they can get the help they need. 1999, 13p.

When Boys Have Been Sexually Abused: A Guide for Young Boys (PDF)
by the Vancouver Incest and Sexual Abuse Centre
This booklet describes the experiences and feelings of seven boys who have been sexually abused. It emphasizes that sexual abuse is wrong. The booklet explains how to get help and what to expect from a parent or sexual abuse counsellor. 1991,15p.

When Teenage Boys Have Been Sexually Abused: A Guide for Teenagers (PDF)
by the Vancouver Incest and Sexual Abuse Centre
Designed for teenage boys who have been sexually abused, this booklet provides an overview of sexual abuse and its effects, focusing on the stories of teenage boys who have been abused. It explains some of the laws about sexual activity and highlights what can be accomplished through counselling and support groups. 1991,18p.

When Males Have Been Sexually Abused: A Guide for Adult Male Survivors (PDF)
by the Vancouver-Richmond Incest and Sexual Abuse Centre
This booklet addresses some of the most common questions and concerns of adult male survivors of sexual abuse. It includes information about how to recognize sexual abuse, how to get help, what to expect from counselling, and how to tell a partner. 1994, 22p.

When Girls Have Been Sexually Abused: A Guide for Young Girls (PDF)
by the Vancouver-Richmond Incest and Sexual Abuse Centre
This booklet describes the experiences and feelings of seven girls who have been sexually abused. It emphasizes that sexual abuse is wrong. The booklet explains how to get help and what to expect after disclosing the abuse. 1994,16p.

When Teenage Girls Have Been Sexually Abused: A Guide for Teenagers (PDF)
by the Vancouver-Richmond Incest and Sexual Abuse Centre
Designed for teenage girls who have been sexually abused, this booklet provides an overview of sexual abuse and its effects, focusing on the stories of teenage girls who have been abused. It explains some of the laws about sexual activity and highlights what can be accomplished through counselling and support groups. 1994, 18p.

Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse — Overview Paper (PDF - HTML)
revised by Thomas Wilken
This overview paper summarizes information on child sexual abuse and its impacts on adult survivors. It outlines some of the relevant terminology, identifies characteristics of male and female survivors and explores stages of recovery. The overview paper also explains how family and friends can help and provides a list of suggested reading material. 2002, 9p.

Combining Voices: A Directory of Services for Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse / Voix en harmonic : Repertoire des services aux survivantes et survivants adultes de violence sexuelle a I'egard des enfants (PDF)
by the NCFV
This 2002 directory lists organizations across Canada that provide services for men, women, and/or children. The directory is organized by province and territory, and each listing contains a brief description of the services as well as current contact information. Where possible, the description indicates the population group that the organizations work with, relevant fees, and whether service is available in English and/or French. 2002, 69p.

Combining Voices: Supporting Paths of Healing in Adult Female and Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse (PDF - HTML)
by Frederick Mathews
This document provides detailed information about child sexual abuse and specifically addresses the healing process for adult survivors. It includes definitions of relevant terms, presents prevalence statistics, and identifies the potential impacts of sexual abuse on survivors. The appendices include lists of resources for female and male survivors of sexual abuse. 1995, 75p.

Opening the Door: A Treatment Model for Therapy with Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse (HTML)
by Adrienne Crowder
This resource describes a treatment model for individual or group therapy for male survivors of sexual abuse. The document acknowledges the challenges of therapeutic impasses and client/ therapist gender dynamics. Included is a list of written and video resources that could be used for training or reference purposes. 1993,145p.

After You Tell (HTML)
by Susan E. Ludwig
This document uses plain language and illustrations to outline the sequence of events that may occur after child sexual abuse is disclosed to the authorities. It focuses on the investigation and subsequent judicial response that follow disclosure. The document is translated with Bliss symbols so that it can be used by people with developmental, communication, or learning disabilities or those with low literacy. 1995, 82 p.

Sexual Abuse — What Happens When You Tell: A Guide for Children (PDF)
by the Vancouver Incest and Sexual Abuse Centre
This booklet is designed to help children who have experienced sexual abuse. It outlines why a child should tell about the abuse and who should be told. It explains how family members might react and what social workers and police do when they are told about sexual abuse. It also briefly describes the legal process when charges are laid against the offender. 1991,14p.

Addressing the Needs of Developmentally Delayed Sex Offenders — A Guide (PDF)
by Judy Tudiver, Shirley Broekstra, Sheena Josselyn and Howard Barbaree
This guide identifies assessment and treatment approaches that meet the needs of developmentally delayed sex offenders. It addresses some of the societal myths about the sexual behaviour of such individuals and provides an overview of the criminal justice system in the context of dealing with them. 2000, 45 p.

Adolescent Sex Offenders — Overview Paper (PDF - HTML)
by Frederick Mathews
This overview paper provides a basic understanding of adolescents involved in sexually offending behaviour. It provides prevalence data as well as information about intervention and prevention. Included is a list of relevant support services and suggested reading material. 1997, 11p.

Breaking Silence, Creating Hope: Help for Adults Who Molest Children (PDF)
by Frederick Mathews
This booklet provides insight into why some adults molest children and identifies ways to stop these behaviours. It also provides information about the effects of sexual abuse on victims, identifies treatment options for offenders, and outlines some of the laws regarding sex with children. 1995, 15p.

Child Sexual Abuse — Professional Training and Public Education — A Review of Projects Funded by the Family Violence Prevention Division, Health Canada, 1990-93 (PDF - HTML)
by Catherine Ryerse
This report provides summaries of some of the projects funded by the Family Violence Prevention Division at Health Canada between 1990 and 1993. The projects that were chosen address professional training and public education in the area of child sexual abuse. 1994, 36 p.

Handbook on Sensitive Practice for Health Professionals: Lessons from Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (PDF)
by Candice Schachter, Carol Stalker and Eli Teram
This handbook is designed to help health professionals address the health care needs of adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. It provides background information about childhood sexual abuse and its effects on survivors. It also introduces the principles of sensitive practice and provides practical suggestions that health professionals can incorporate into their clinical practice. 2001, 58p.

The Invisible Boy: Revisioning the Victimization of Male Children and Teens (PDF - HTML)
by Frederick Mathews
This document provides insight into the issue of sexual abuse of male children and teens. It outlines the prevalence of sexual abuse against boys and male teens in various settings, summarizes data on the perpetrators of the abuse, and identifies some of the effects on survivors. Implications for research, assessment, treatment, and program development are also presented. 1996, 68p.

Making the Decision to Care: Guys and Sexual Assault (PDF)
by Frederick Mathews
This booklet is for teen males who have committed a sexual offence or who are at risk of offending. It presents definitions, identifies the effects on victims and offenders, and emphasizes the importance of counselling. The booklet also lists additional prevention resources. 1995, 13p.

Multiple Victim Child Sexual Abuse: The Impact on Communities and Implications for Intervention Planning (PDF - HTML)
by the Child and Youth Mental Health Services, British Columbia Ministry of Health
This document reports the major findings of a study carried out in British Columbia in 1991 on occurrences of multiple victim child sexual abuse. Included in the report are recommendations for intervention and prevention programs as well as for further research into multiple victim child sexual abuse. 1994, 15p.

National Inventory of Treatment Programs for Child Sexual Abuse Offenders / Repertoire national des programmes de traitement pour auteurs d'agressions sexuelles sur les enfants (PDF)
by the NCFV
In this 2002 directory, treatment programs across Canada are listed by province and territory. Each listing contains a brief description of services and current contact information. Where applicable, the description also indicates referral requirements, relevant fees, and whether services are available in English and/or French. 2002, 48p.

Sexual Abuse Counselling: A Guide for Children and Parents (PDF)
by the Vancouver Incest and Sexual Abuse Centre
Intended for adults, this booklet explains how counselling can help people recover from sexual abuse, either their own or the abuse of a family member. It describes the effects of sexual abuse and identifies the role of counsellors and of parents in overcoming the experience. 1991, 12p.

Sibling Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Parents (PDF)
by the Vancouver-Richmond Incest and Sexual Abuse Centre
This booklet introduces the issue of sibling sexual abuse and is intended to help parents understand and prevent it. The document outlines some of the factors that contribute to sibling sexual abuse and describes the effects on its victims. A list of suggested reading material is included. 1994, 18p.

When Children Act Out Sexually: A Guide for Parents and Teachers (PDF)
by the Vancouver Incest and Sexual Abuse Centre
This booklet outlines the stages of normal sexual development and describes how to recognize and address sexually aggressive behaviour in children. It provides answers to commonly asked questions about sexual abuse and inappropriate sexual behaviour. The booklet explains how parents, teachers, and others can help a sexually aggressive child. 1991,14p.

When Your Partner Has Been Sexually Abused: A Guide for Partners (PDF)
by the Vancouver-Richmond Incest and Sexual Abuse Centre
Designed for partners of those who have been sexually abused as a child or teen, this booklet addresses the effects of abuse on the partner as well as on the relationship. It addresses a variety of concerns through the use of questions and answers as well as personal vignettes. A suggested reading list is included. 1994, 20p.