Publications - Rape and Sexual Assault

Teens trained to spot drama before it turns dangerous, by Emanuella Grinberg, CNN, Jun 25 2013.

“The goal is to challenge perceptions of "normal behavior" and make teens aware of the nuanced interactions that create a hostile climate. It could be as simple as diverting a friend's attention when he hollers at a girl on the street, encouraging your sister to talk to her boyfriend instead of secretly checking his texts, sneaking off to call 911 when the popular guys start messing with a girl who's barely conscious. "Bystander intervention gives everyone a role to play in preventing relationship violence," said University of New Hampshire psychology professor Victoria Banyard, whose research has examined bystander intervention in relationship violence prevention programs. ”

How do you talk to your son about rape?, by Rosalind Wiseman, CNN, Mar 22 2013.

“With pressure on parents to talk to their children about issues as sensitive as rape, this article presents ideas about starting the conversation, especially with your son. ”

Body Betrayed, by Kathryn Zerbe, 2013.

The Twice-Victimized of Sexual Assault, by Jane Brody, New York Times , Dec 12 2011.

“Experts on sexual assault and rape report that even today, despite improvements in early sex education and widespread publicity about sexual assaults, the overwhelming majority of both felony and misdemeanor cases never come to public or legal attention. ”

Sexual Assault Increases Risk for Psychosis and Schizophrenia, by Jessica Ward Jones, Psych Central, Jun 24 2010.

“New research from the University of Ulster’s Psychological Research Institute suggests that sexual trauma can play a role in the development of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, even up to 10 years after the original event. ”

Men in My Town, by Keith Smith, 2009.

Resurrection After Rape: A guide to transforming from victim to survivor, by Matt Atkinson , 2008.

Leaping Upon the Mountains: Men Proclaiming Victory over Sexual Child Abuse, by Mike Lew , 2008.

Strong at the Heart: How It Feels to Heal from Sexual Abuse, by Carolyn Lehman, 2005.

Intimate Betrayal: Domestic Violence in Lesbian Relationships, by Ellyn Kaschak, 2002.

It Happened to Me: A Teen's Guide to Overcoming Sexual Abuse (workbook), by William Lee Carter, 2002.

Beauty Restored: Finding Life and Hope after Date Rape, by Me Ra Koh, 2001.

Male on Male Rape: The Hidden Toll of Stigma and Shame, by Michael Scarce, 2001.

Telling: A Memoir of Rape and Recovery, by Patricia Weaver Francisco, 2000.

After Silence: Rape & My Journey Back, by Nancy Raine, 1999.