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Winner of the 2021 IRE Book Award Winner of the 2022 Texas Institute of Letters Carr P. Collins Award for Best Book of Nonfiction In the age of #MeToo, learn how brave whistleblowers have dared to lift the federal court’s veil of secrecy to expose powerful judges who appear to defy laws they...

In 1964, American judge Potter Stewart famously said, ‘I can’t define pornography, but I know it when I see it.’ Over fifty years later, the reverberations of these words are still being felt across the world. Be it proposed porn bans, religious morality or women’s rights, the assumption...

This is a workbook geared towards helping people that have experienced abuse work through the deception, silence, and secrecy. It is an instrument to reassure victims that they are loved by God and have a purpose to flourish on Earth. It gives examples and ways of getting help that will lead to recovery and healing.

As a lonely girl coming of age in the 1970s, Liz has every reason to believe her eighth-grade teacher is in love with her. Because the sex isn’t physically violent and is wrapped in a message of love, she learns to exchange sex for attention. But years later, as an adult, emotional closeness eludes Liz. Even after marrying a sensitive, caring man, she is walled off. Struggling through confusing years, she believes something is deeply wrong with her.

Ein junger Mensch erlebt Missbrauch und Gewalt in seiner eigenen Familie und kommt dabei seelisch, aber auch körperlich, an seine absoluten Grenzen. Es scheint, als sei dieser Menschen geboren worden, um Stück für Stück vernichtet zu werden und zu sterben... Aber der Lebenswille und der Glaube an das Gute, an ein freies, glückliches Leben, sind stärker! Sie schaut dem Tod ins Auge und weiß, dass sie durchhalten und weiterleben muss, dass Sterben noch nicht dran ist und dass es einen Weg in die Freiheit gibt - geben muss!

For over two decades it's been public knowledge that there has been an ongoing problem with immigrant grooming gangs in the UK. Unfortunately, the prevailing "political correctness" and fear of being labelled "racist" caused social services, police, the court system, press, and politicians to dodge the issue, even going so far as labelling the victims as child-prostitutes and blaming them for their own abuse. Countless government reports and reviews over those decades were carried out, but successively the recommendations were ignored, side-lined, or defunded over time.

Vivian is a cosmopolitan Taiwanese-American tourist who often escapes her busy life in London through adventure and travel. Johnny is a 15-year-old Irish teenager living a neglected life on the margins of society. He has grown up in a family where crime is customary, violence is a necessity, and everything - and anyone - can be yours for the taking. As Vivian looks to find her calling professionally, she delights in exploring foreign countries, rolling hillsides, and new cultures. But all of that changes when...Vivian's path collides with Johnny.

¿Qué es la violencia obstétrica? ¿Por qué está tan normalizada? ¿Cómo prevenirla y qué hacer para detenerla? En este libro se encuentran todas las respuestas y también las soluciones.

On an ordinary January afternoon, a disturbing revelation about his wife hurls one man into a maelstrom of public humiliation and heartbreak, and eventually on a spree of run-ins with lawyers, judges, therapists, and law enforcement. Land of July tells the true story of a teacher/student sex scandal that not only shocked an entire school and small suburban community, but made national news. It’s a story filled with countless anecdotes about marriage, trust, infidelity, grief, and the desperate search for hope and family in the face of ruin.

Have you ever found yourself in a relationship or friendship where something just wasn't quite right? I mean, we all have dysfunctional families and "eccentric" friends to some extent, but I'm talking about those moments when you find yourself emotionally exhausted at every interaction and dreading every single moment you spend with that person. Times with them used to be better, and it's those wonderful memories that keep you around them, struggling to remind them of who they can be.

EFT is a world-known practice that helps people find inner peace. Celebrities such as Madonna, Naomie Harris, Deepak Chopra, Whoopi Goldberg, pop sensation Lily Allen, and many more have known for years the benefit of this technique. Countless people have moved on from abusive, toxic relationships due to EFT. Others have manifested moneymaking ideas to live more prosperous lives. Some have been healed of illnesses that puzzle doctors to this day. Others have used it to lose weight.

Cuando la violencia sexual se vive en la infancia o adolescencia, en contextos muy cercanos y de aparente “seguridad” como la familia o la escuela, es muy complicado para el infante y adolescente poner nombre a lo que vive; en consecuencia, es muy probable que lo devele hasta la adultez. En Ante la violencia sexual infantil, con un enfoque contemporáneo y multidisciplinario, se sientan las bases para entender qué son las violencias y sus tipos, el contexto en el que se desarrolla el abuso sexual infantil.

Una guía para lidiar con ellos en todos los ámbitos de nuestra vida y evitar caer en sus redes. De la mano de la psicóloga Júlia Pascual aprenderás cómo se construyen y funcionan las personalidades narcisistas, qué mecanismos emplean y los efectos que producen en los demás, ya sea en el ámbito de...

We all want to be loved, to be included, and to be safe. Often, life puts us in positions of deep pain, betrayal, and open vulnerability directly at the mercy of the cold, stiff, and unrelenting people with power. It is in these times that we have a choice—to lean into God or to grasp for worldly coping mechanisms to help us get through. Raped but Not Forgotten shows us how God meets us in the secret places and ministers to us in our deep need. Through the eloquent exploration of her own personal story and the biblical stories of sexual abuse, Jessie calls us to a closer trusting in God.

"C'è un taglio profondo, una lacerazione che attraversa la Chiesa, una ferita aperta e sanguinante. È la ferita degli abusi, quella perversione che trasforma chi dovrebbe essere pastore in predatore, chi dovrebbe proteggere in carnefice. Questa ferita ha molti nomi: abuso di potere, manipolazione spirituale, violenza psicologica, sfruttamento, abuso sessuale. Si nasconde dietro le mura dei conventi, si maschera di sacralità, usa il linguaggio della fede per legittimare una violenza inaccettabile.

Embark on a transformative journey through "MIASM" a profound exploration of healing, self-discovery, and spiritual evolution. Zodie Klempp bravely shares her personal encounters with trauma, the dark night of the soul, and the powerful awakening that follows. Delving deep into the concept of MIASM, a karmic energy stemming from unresolved trauma, the author offers a raw and candid account of overcoming sexual abuse, spiritual crises, and finding ultimate healing.

Ashes to Something Wonderful: A Journey of Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse by Edna J. White is a heartfelt account of resilience and recovery. Through her personal story, White shines a light on the struggles faced by survivors, from the devastating impact of silence and shame to the long-term effects of trauma on relationships and self-worth. This book offers a compassionate look at the healing process, sharing insights into the power of therapy, self-reflection, and self-compassion.

Ce recueil rassemble des textes écrits par une cinquantaine d'écrivaines et écrivains américains, sous la direction d'Eve Ensler et Mollie Doyle, pour servir de base à l'organisation d'événements contre les violences faites aux femmes et aux filles. Les bénéfices de la vente de ce livre parlant seront versés à La Cité de la Joie, le centre révolutionnaire fondé par Eve Ensler et le Dr Denis Mukwege, prix Nobel de la Paix, où trouvent refuge et soutien les victimes de viols de guerre en République Démocratique du Congo.

I Had No One To Tell 2 is a continuation of Part 1 detailing the origin of a sexual abuse curse that has plagued our family for generations. The secrets kept by family embarrassment and shame have reached a boiling point within the new generation.

A book designed to help women and girls deal with rape and sexual attacks and lay out a path to increase the percentage of successful prosecutions above the meager 1.50% at present.