Abuse category: 3108 books

Designed for facilitators of groups for physically, emotionally and sexually abused women, this volume examines a programme that focuses on the woman herself and her power to change the course of her life. The book is based on the accumulated experience of the authors and their continuing evaluation...

"The left side of my brain knew I was shooting page one photos for next week’s edition of the paper, and the right side felt overwhelmed by the emotion of seeing my home about to go out to sea." Author Barbara DeWitt Smith had a colorful childhood -- outrageous costume and cocktail parties,...

Based on the first-hand accounts of children and their mothers regarding their experiences of both domestic violence and support services, this is the first book to examine children's experiences of a range of service provision in response to domestic violence. It seeks to encourage a more effective...

Do you, or someone you know, have a difficult past that won't let go? Do you struggle with guilt, shame, and self-worth? Have you been emotionally or sexually abused? This anonymous booklet is by someone who carried a load of guilt for years because of events from her past. She suffered...

Lucy is a free spirit with a talent for music, curiosity for knowledge and love of humanity. Her zeal for life shines through her very being as her sincerity inspires all who speak with her. All of her charming qualities are challenged however, after she marries a handsome young Scotsman, Emery. When...

Have you been a victim of abuse, suicide attempts, alcohol, or drug addiction? Have you miscarried babies, been a workaholic, or experienced frequent insomnia, nightmares, or depression? Are you always angry, finding yourself speeding, or engaging in road rage? These are just a few of the symptoms...

This is a journal created from recordings transcribed of the journey Tina went through to find healing from a lifetime of abuse. Tina started seeing a therapist immediately after leaving an abusive relationship to gain an understanding to why she kept picking bad men into her life. She knew something...

This seminal book in the literature of child protective services stimulates critical thinking and informed discussion for those professionals and educators concerned with the quality of children’s protective services. The first book of its kind to present scholarly reports on false allegations,...

A scriptural analysis of the problem of domestic abuse, and how Christadelphian ecclesias and brothers and sisters should be responding to it.

This is a journal created from recordings transcribed of the journey Tina went through to find healing from a lifetime of abuse. Tina started seeing a therapist immediately after leaving an abusive relationship to gain an understanding to why she kept picking bad men into her life. She knew something...

Groundbreaking information for treating sex offenders Sexual abuse, sexual addiction, and sexual offending have become a significant clinical problem. Successfully treating these disorders is the first step toward preventing future victims. Sex-Offender Therapy is a practical workbook for clinicians...

Read these compelling, interesting and true short stories of various individuals who went through chilling experiences such as rape,conviction, addiction, infidelity, incest, abuse, death of a loved one and other unusual childhood events. These stories are intended to educate, expose, encourage and...

Amina’s 14-year-old daughter, Maha Al Fahim, skillfully brings her mother's story to life in these pages, creating an inspiring testament to the power of speaking the truth, of bringing meaning to suffering, and of discovering what truly matters in this life. Amina grew up in a Middle Eastern home...

SEEKING HELP IS AN ACT OF COURAGE There is pitifully little awareness about mental health issues in our country. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), depression and not diabetes or hypertension, will be soon be the biggest killer of the modern world. The general perception is that people...