Publications - Child Abuse and Neglect

Psychological Abuse: More Common, as Harmful as Other Child Maltreatment, by Laura Blue, Time Magazine , Jul 30 2012.

“It may be the most common kind of child abuse - and the most challenging to deal with. But psychological abuse, or emotional abuse, rarely gets the kind of attention that sexual or physical abuse receives. ”

The Sex-wise Parent: The Parent's Guide to Protecting Your Child, Strengthening Your Family, and Talking to Kids About Sex, Abuse, and Bullying, by Janet Rosenzweig, 2012.

Rethinking Shaken Baby Syndrome, by Joseph Shapiro, NPR , Jun 29 2011.

“The dispute over shaken baby syndrome is a bitter civil war. On one side, doctors, lawyers and other experts say the diagnosis is key to winning convictions of people accused of the most horrible acts of child abuse. Opponents say the diagnosis is used too freely and that sometimes, innocent people go to prison. ”

Minimal Training Aids in Response to Trauma, by Traci Pedersen, Psych Central, Mar 31 2011.

“Even a small amount of training can teach people how to be more supportive when a friend or loved one confides in them a traumatic event or other type of mistreatment, suggests new research from the University of Oregon. ”

Sexually Abused Children at Risk for Adult Psychosis, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central, Nov 4 2010.

“ A new report suggests children who are sexually abused may be at higher risk for developing schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. The Austrian study found that a history of sexual abuse with penetration especially increased the risk. ”

My Body Belongs to Me: A book about body safety, by Jill Starishevsky, 2009.

The Trauma Myth: The Truth About the Sexual Abuse of Children and Its Aftermath, by Susan Clancy, 2009.

I Said No! A Kid-to-Kid Guide to Keeping Your Private Parts Private, by Kimberly King, 2008.

The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse, by Dan Allender, 2008.

Child Abuse and Culture: Working with Diverse Families, by Lisa Aronson Fontes, 2008.

Teen Torment: Overcoming Verbal Abuse at Home and at School, by Patricia Evans, 2003.

Help Yourself: Finding Hope, Courage, And Happiness, by Dave Pelzer, 2001.

Finding Fish: A Memoir, by Antwone Fisher, 2001.

The Right Touch: A Read-Aloud Story to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, by Sandy Kleven, et al., Apr 1 1998.

Your Body Belongs To You, by Cornelia Spelman, 1997.