Download or read book Breaking the Silence Understanding and Overcoming Sexual Violence written by C. P. Kumar and published by C. P. Kumar. This book was released on with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sexual violence is a pervasive problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It takes many forms, from sexual harassment and assault to rape, and has long-lasting and profound consequences for survivors. Despite its prevalence, sexual violence remains a taboo topic, shrouded in silence and stigma. Breaking the Silence: Understanding and Overcoming Sexual Violence aims to change that by providing a comprehensive and accessible guide to this complex and sensitive issue. This book is intended for survivors of sexual violence, their loved ones, and anyone who wants to learn more about this important topic. It is also for professionals who work with survivors, such as counselors, therapists, lawyers, and healthcare providers. Breaking the Silence covers a range of topics related to sexual violence, including understanding sexual harassment and rape, the psychological impact of sexual assault, healing from sexual trauma, and strategies for staying safe in a world of sexual violence. The book also explores the wider impact of sexual violence on society, including the consequences of sexual harassment and rape and the ways in which power dynamics can contribute to sexual harassment in the workplace. In addition, Breaking the Silence provides guidance for survivors who choose to pursue legal action, including navigating the legal system and the challenges that survivors may face. It also delves into the psychology of sexual predators, examining the different types of offenders and the methods they use to groom and manipulate their victims. Throughout the book, Breaking the Silence emphasizes the importance of consent and boundaries in all types of relationships and provides practical advice for staying safe in a world where sexual violence is all too common. Breaking the Silence: Understanding and Overcoming Sexual Violence is a comprehensive guide that provides both information and hope for survivors of sexual violence. It is also a call to action for society as a whole to break the silence and work towards a world where sexual violence is no longer tolerated.

Download or read book Breaking the Silence written by Nancy King and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2020-07-01 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Dad, there are things about my childhood I’d like to know.” “I don’t want to talk about it. It would only hurt your mother.” “But Dad, you’re the only one who can tell me.” “I don’t want to talk about it. It would only hurt your mother.” Secrets. Lies. Silences. Stories told by parents and their families to protect themselves. A father who defends his wife despite her damage to their daughter’s health and welfare. A mother, shielded by her husband, who perpetuates murderous acts of violence against the daughter, and keeps secret her husband’s sexual “play” with the young girl. And yet ... Nancy King, determined to learn the truth of her childhood and the heartbreaking effects it has had on her adult life, uncovers the secrets. Sees through the lies. Breaks the silence. Empowered by the stories she told herself as a child, she learns to use stories as part of her work as a university professor teaching theater, drama, world literature, and creative expression. Gradually, with the help of body work and therapy, she finds her voice. Says no to abuse and abusers. Reclaims her self and life. Writes a memoir. She climbs mountains. Weaves tapestries. Writes books. Makes friends. Creates a meaningful life. This is her story.

Download or read book Undaunted written by Matthew Sandusky and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-08 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Jerry Sandusky case had little to do with football and everything to do with the insidious danger that comes from those we willingly hand our children over to because we trust them. In this unflinching memoir Matthew Sandusky reveals the silent victimization that continues across this country and around the world, not by "stranger danger" but by those we admire, know and trust.

Download or read book Hush written by Nicole Braddock Bromley and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Childhood sexual abuse is running rampant, yet it's the best-kept secret in our nation today. Its victims grow into adulthood with their little child's heart trapped in the pain and torment of their past. Nicole Braddock Bromley shares her own story and the steps to moving from silence to healing. Hush exposes the harsh realities of childhood abuse, explains the pain it causes, examines the false beliefs it creates, and empowers survivors to begin a personal journey toward healing by breaking the silence. With words of understanding and comfort, Nicole tells the real-life stories of those whose voices would otherwise never be heard. She is straightforward enough to pierce the hearts of those in a survivor's circle of influence, yet careful to tread lightly on what could be tender words.

Download or read book Social Media Frauds and Online Scams written by C. P. Kumar and published by C. P. Kumar. This book was released on with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Social Media Frauds and Online Scams" takes readers on a deep dive into the dark side of online platforms, exploring the alarming rise of fraud and scams through social media. From the early evolution of social media scams to sophisticated AI-driven deception and deepfake manipulations, this book uncovers the vulnerabilities that fraudsters exploit on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and beyond. With real-world examples of phishing, romance scams, and influencer fraud, it equips readers with essential knowledge to protect themselves from the growing threats of online deception while offering practical strategies for prevention and recovery.

Download or read book Techniques for Healing and Transforming Your Life written by C. P. Kumar and published by C. P. Kumar. This book was released on with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Techniques for Healing and Transforming Your Life" is an enlightening guide that takes readers on a transformative journey through various powerful healing modalities and self-empowerment techniques. Each chapter delves into distinct practices, from Energy Healing and Reiki to Chakra Healing and Past Life Regression, providing comprehensive insights and practical applications. This book not only explores the profound potential of the mind and inner power but also introduces advanced methods like Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Telepathy, and Akashic Records. With a blend of ancient wisdom and modern practices, it offers a holistic approach to personal development, emotional intelligence, and manifesting desires, empowering readers to create a balanced, fulfilled, and abundant life.

Download or read book A Journey to Inner Peace and Enlightenment written by C. P. Kumar and published by C. P. Kumar. This book was released on with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a profound expedition towards self-realization and inner tranquility with "A Journey to Inner Peace and Enlightenment". This enlightening book navigates through 39 meticulously crafted chapters, each serving as a stepping stone towards spiritual awakening and personal growth. From laying the groundwork for spiritual enlightenment to unraveling the depths of mindfulness, resilience, and compassion, this transformative journey delves into the essence of true happiness, freedom, and gratitude. Explore the transformative power of positive relationships, self-compassion, and the art of forgiveness, while embracing change, uncertainty, and the beauty of simplicity. With wisdom drawn from various spiritual traditions and contemporary insights, this book offers a holistic guide to nurturing inner peace and embracing the spiritual path with grace and authenticity.

Download or read book The New Realities of a Digital World written by C. P. Kumar and published by C. P. Kumar. This book was released on with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The New Realities of a Digital World" offers a comprehensive exploration of the profound changes brought by digitalization and technology. With chapters covering the rise of AI, ethical dilemmas, cryptocurrency’s impact, the gig economy, and more, the book delves into the opportunities and challenges of the modern digital age. It addresses pressing issues such as privacy, mental health, social justice, and the digital divide, all while highlighting the paradoxes of hyperconnectivity and the struggles faced by marginalized communities. This book serves as a thoughtful guide to understanding and preparing for a future shaped by technology.

Download or read book The Shattering II written by Marsha Barth and published by Robert Reed Publishers. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Shattering II is a compelling true story (but written in novel form) of healing from childhood sexual abuse. It is a story of the power of love, the promise of hope, and the inspiration of knowing that we are not defined by our circumstances. Readers are held in suspense and will find their hearts forever touched by this inspiring story. Healing is a journey. If we can be brave enough to enter into the dark shadows of the unspeakable and pull back the shades, we not only reveal the light, but captives are set free. It is God's desire to take us from lost to found, from death to life, from victim to victor. As Barth's first book, THE SHATTERING I, this book is beautifully written. As Toni Stewart wrote on Amazon, She deftly explores the generational aspects of abuse in families and the inclination of adults in our society to turn a blind eye or "let it go." The true artistry of this story is how openly Marsha is able to explore the hearts and minds of each character making the reader truly care about each person involved, even Julie's tortured father, Ron.

Download or read book What We Talk About When We Talk About Rape written by Sohaila Abdulali and published by The New Press. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What We Talk About When We Talk About Rape is brilliant, frank, empowering, and urgently necessary. Sohaila Abdulali has created a powerful tool for examining rape culture and language on the individual, societal, and global level that everyone can benefit from reading." —Jill Soloway In the tradition of Rebecca Solnit, a beautifully written, deeply intelligent, searingly honest—and ultimately hopeful—examination of sexual assault and the global discourse on rape told through the perspective of a survivor, writer, counselor, and activist After surviving gang-rape at seventeen in Mumbai, Sohaila Abdulali was indignant about the deafening silence that followed and wrote a fiery piece about the perception of rape—and rape victims—for a women's magazine. Thirty years later, with no notice, her article reappeared and went viral in the wake of the 2012 fatal gang-rape in New Delhi, prompting her to write a New York Times op-ed about healing from rape that was widely circulated. Now, Abdulali has written What We Talk About When We Talk About Rape—a thoughtful, generous, unflinching look at rape and rape culture. Drawing on her own experience, her work with hundreds of survivors as the head of a rape crisis center in Boston, and three decades of grappling with rape as a feminist intellectual and writer, Abdulali tackles some of our thorniest questions about rape, articulating the confounding way we account for who gets raped and why—and asking how we want to raise the next generation. In interviews with survivors from around the world we hear moving personal accounts of hard-earned strength, humor, and wisdom that collectively tell the larger story of what rape means and how healing can occur. Abdulali also points to the questions we don't talk about: Is rape always a life-definining event? Is one rape worse than another? Is a world without rape possible? What We Talk About When We Talk About Rape is a book for this #MeToo and #TimesUp age that will stay with readers—men and women alike—for a long, long time.

Download or read book No Secrets No Lies written by Robin Stone and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2005-03-08 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a foreword by Joycelyn Elders, M.D., No Secrets, No Lies is a powerful and daringly honest resource guide for families seeking to understand, prevent, and overcome childhood sexual abuse and its devastating impact on adult survivors. An estimated one in four women and one in six men is abused by age eighteen, most often by someone they know. Most of these sexual assaults are never disclosed, much less reported to the police. No Secrets, No Lies demystifies the cultural taboos and social dynamics that keep Black families silent and enable abuse to continue for generations. Among them: • Fear of betraying family by turning offenders in to "the system" • Distrust of institutions and authority figures, such as police officers • Reluctance to seek counseling or therapy • A legacy of enslavement and stereotypes about black sexuality Through compelling personal accounts from everyday people, Robin D. Stone, a sexual abuse survivor herself, illuminates the emotional, psychological and hidden consequences of remaining silent, and provides holistic, practical steps to move toward healing. No Secrets, No Lies candidly speaks to: survivors, telling them they are not at fault, not alone and how they can seek help; parents, guardians and caretakers, explaining how they can keep children safe and help survivors recover; and family, friends and other loved ones, showing ways to lend support.

Download or read book Breaking the Chains of Silence written by Marie Schaeller and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you want to know? Child abuse is an abhorrent crime often going undetected for decades due to the age of the victims. The lasting legacy of such deeds can have an impact far beyond the initial contact and can devastate the lives of more than just the survivor. Would you want to know if the person you trust your child with has hurt other children? In Breaking the Chains of Silence, we follow the story of Marie as she struggles to cope with the aftermath of what happened to her. At the age of three, she suffered sexual abuse while in day care. However, the perpetrator was never charged. Since then, she has fought a decades-long battle to heal and uncover the truth. Marie is presently arguing against the statute of limitations which has protected the perpetrator. Does it matter to you how many years ago a coach, a day care owner's husband, a church member, or anyone else abused a child? Would you still want to know? Follow her touching journey as she continues to seek the justice she needs to be able to move on from the abuse inflicted on her and protect other children in the community she lives in and beyond. It is a book which will shock you, make you mad, and ultimately have you cheering her on to victory.

Download or read book When Pastors Prey written by Valli Boobal Batchelor and published by World Council of Churches. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While clergy abuse of children has received worldwide attention from media and legal authorities, little has been written about the widespread and devastating phenomenon of clergy abuse of adult women. Gathering experts from around the globe, this prophetic project breaks the silence and gathers the resources to address a problem that undermines the very foundations of pastoral work and institutional Christianity. The book not only brings forward the stories of many women whose trust has been abused by their pastors, but it also offers a helpful framework to understand and address the problem in the following four sections: a) Identifying the Problem, b) the Experience of Abuse, c) Churches Addressing Clergy Misconduct, and d) Stopping Abuse for Good. Ultimately, clergy sexual abuse of women is a horrific expression of longstanding Christian misunderstanding and mistreatment of women. This book illuminates not only the phenomenon, but its roots and - in brave hope - the cures. *** "Christian community and witness hinge hugely on the personal integrity of professionals in ministry. Yet that bond is severed by sexual exploitation and abuse, a phenomenon sadly present in Christian churches around the world. When Pastors Prey, focused particularly on abuse of women, will be a vital resource for understanding and addressing a problem that undermines the Gospel itself." - Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, General Secretary, World Council of Churches *** "The International Association of Women Judges is delighted to see this book - drawing attention to a serious problem which has been neglected for far too long - and welcomes the contribution it makes to the IAWJ's aim of increasing knowledge and understanding of what we call 'sextortion' - demanding sexual favours as the price of favourable treatment by those in authority generally." - Lady Brenda Hale, President, International Association of Women Judge

Download or read book Hidden Joy in a Dark Corner written by Wendy Blight and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2009-02-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One week after Wendy Blight’s college graduation, she walked into her apartment to find a masked man holding a knife and waiting for her at the top of the stairs. The man spent an hour physically and sexually assaulting Wendy, leaving her changed forever. After this terrifying experience, she lived for years cocooned in a prison of fear, despair, and hopelessness. Finally, after years of searching and believing she had nowhere else to turn, she fell on her knees before God and poured out her tears, anger, and questions to Him. Wendy’s story is one of transformation from trauma to rebirth through the power of the Word of God. Through Hidden Joy in a Dark Corner, the reader will experience hope and the encouragement necessary to press forward to healing and restoration.

Download or read book We Believe You written by Annie E. Clark and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-04-12 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From young activists at the forefront of the movement to end sexual assault on college campuses, a collection of survivor stories that will connect with students and inform and inspire us all Across the U.S. student activists are exposing a pervasive cover-up of sexual assault on college campuses. Every day more survivors come forward. But other survivors choose not to. We Believe You elevates the stories the headlines about this issue have been missing--more than 30 experiences of trauma, healing and everyday activism, representing a diversity of races, economic and family backgrounds, gender identities, immigration statuses, interests, capacities and loves. More than 1 in 5 women and 5 percent of men are sexually assaulted at college, a shocking status quo that might have stayed largely hidden and unaddressed but for the two authors of We Believe You. In 2013, Annie E. Clark and Andrea L. Pino, then 23 and 20, building on the work of earlier activists, outed themselves as assault survivors and filed a federal complaint against the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) for mishandling such crimes; within a month, the U.S. government began to investigate UNC. Within a year, dozens of colleges were under federal investigation. But Clark and Pino rightly see themselves as two among many. Students from every kind of college and university--large and small, public and private, highly selective and less so--are sounding alarms and staking claims to justice by filing complaints, by pressing charges, and by simply living beyond the effects of assault and the betrayals of their schools. A sampling of their voices speak out in this book"--

Download or read book Unseen written by Sara Hagerty and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do we find contentment in God when we feel so hidden? Sara Hagerty unfolds the truths found in the biblical story of Mary of Bethany to discover the scandalous love of God and explore the spiritual richness of being hidden in him. Every heart longs to be seen and understood. Yet most of our lives is unwitnessed. We spend our days working, driving, parenting. We sometimes spend whole seasons feeling unnoticed and unappreciated. In Unseen, Sara Hagerty suggests that this is exactly what God intended. He is the only One who truly knows us. He is the only One who understands the value of the unseen in our lives. When this truth seeps into our souls, we realize that only when we hide ourselves in God can we give ourselves to others in true freedom--and know the joy of a deeper relationship with the God who sees us. Our culture applauds what we can produce, what we can show, what we can upload to social media. Only when we give all of ourselves to God--unedited, abandoned, apparently wasteful in its lack of productivity--can we live out who God created us to be. As Hagerty writes, "Maybe my seemingly unproductive, looking-up-at-Him life produces awe among the angels." Through an eloquent exploration of both personal and biblical story, Hagerty calls us to offer every unseen minute of our lives to God. God is in the secret places of our lives that no one else witnesses. But we've not been relegated to these places. We've been invited. We may be "wasting" ourselves in a hidden corner today: The cubicle on the fourth floor. The hospital bedside of an elderly parent. The laundry room. But these are the places God uses to meet us with a radical love. These are the places that produce the kind of unhinged love in us that gives everything at His feet, whether or not anyone else ever proclaims our name, whether or not anyone else ever sees. God's invitation is not just for a season or a day. It is the question of our lives: "When no one else applauds you, when it makes no sense, when you see no results--will you waste your love on Me?"

Download or read book Breaking the Silence written by Latarsha Haughton and published by Cocoon to Wings Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-08 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breaking the Silence is the true story of Latarsha Haughton, founder of Breaking the Silence...Healing the Pain, an organization formed to transform pain into purpose and raise awareness about various forms of abuse. Latarsha shares her story of the years of abuse she suffered at the hands of family members, the most traumatic abuse being suffered at the hands of her biological father. Latarsha shares how she was able to transform the pain of being sexually traumatized for years and becoming impregnated by one of her abusers, to discovering her purpose of creating a community where survivors of sexual trauma would be able to come together to learn self-love and forgiveness. Go with Latarsha as she takes you back to her dark days as a child to how she is now flourishing in life and business. Once she discovered her voice and broke her silence, she hasn't stopped sharing her story with the hope that it will free others to share theirs.