Emphasize to your teens that certain things cannot be kept as secrets. Very often a victim will confide in a friend about an incident of sexual abuse and extract a promise of secrecy. Courage to Heal . Harper Perennial Library. G. O. Higgins.
Women Speak Out .
The Men They Will Become . Children Visit this site with your teen and click on Know the Rules, part of a public awareness campaign for teen girls that has great information to read on the topic of sexual abuse plus an online video. This is a highly informative article by clinical psychologist David G. Curtis. Although written for a professional audience, parents will find valuable information on the legal and social perspectives related to date rape, statistics, myths, who is more at risk to be a victim, clues about potential perpetrators, and the serious consequences that follow this act of violence. There is also information on what to do if sexually assaulted or for those trying to help a victim, as well as facts and statistics on rape.