Bibliography: Books and videos about sexual abuse, self-esteem, and self defense available at the Flint Public Library.

Books

SOME FACTS:

National surveys show that 70% of middle and high school students say that they have been sexually harassed. (1993 AAUW)

· More than one in four girls and one in ten boys are victims of sexual assualt by the time they are seniors in high school.

· 62% of rape victims are girls under 17. (National Council for Research on Women)

· "...most research suggests that 10-20% of all males will be sexually violated at some point in their lifetimes." (Men's Rape
Prevention Project)

SEXUAL ABUSE, HARASSMENT AND RAPE:

Abused Boys: The Neglected Victims of Sexual Abuse
by Mic Hunter. [YA 362.71 Hu]
Male survivors can find hope and strength to recover and to lead fulfilling adult lives.

Am I the Last Virgin?: Ten African American Reflections on Sex and Love
edited by Tara Roberts. [YA 301.424 Am]
A collection of coming-of-age stories by young black women.

Confronting Rape and Sexual Abuse
by Mary E. Odem and Jody Clay-Warner.
[YA 364.15 Co]
Examines the painful issues of sexual violence as told by women, men, and children.

Dating Violence: Young Women in Danger
edited by Barry Levy. [YA 362.8 Da]
Parents and teens reveal the depth of the problem and the serious attention it demands.

Daybreak: Meditations for Women Survivors of Sexual Abuse
by Maureen Brady. [YA 242 Br]
Affirmations and thoughtful meditations cover topics of intimacy, fear, play, sharing secrets, and anger.

Defending Ourselves: A Guide to Prevention, Self-Defense, and Recovery from Rape
by Rosalind Wiseman. [YA 364.4 Wi]
A straight forward discussion on date rape that includes advise from police, counselors, and legal experts, plus a complete self-defense course that anyone can learn. You don't need a black belt to master these techniques.

How Long Does It Hurt?: A Guide to Recovering From Incest and Sexual Abuse for Teenagers, Their Friends and Their Families
by Cynthia L Mather. [YA 362.71 Ma]
This very accessible handbook is frank and pro-active with lots of straight advise on "blowing the whistle."

I Never Called It Rape: The MS Report on Recognising, Fighting, and Surviving Date and Acquaintance Rape
edited by Robin Warshaw. [YA 364.15 Wa]
By combining surveys and scholarly perspectives with vivid, first-person accounts, Robin explains what rape is, how it happens, and what we can do about it.

In Love and In Danger: A Teen's Guide to Breaking Free of Abusive Relationships
by Barrie Levy. [YA 362.8 Le]
This book will help you review your own dating situation. If you are in danger, you can find out what to do about it.

Lucky
by Alice Sebold. [YA 364.15 Sebold, A/Se]
Alice's compelling memoir of rape at the age of eighteen is a story that takes hold of the reader.

Male On Male Rape: The Hidden Toll of Stigma and Shame
by Michael Scarce. [YA 364.15 Sc]
Myth: Men can't be raped! False assumptions and popular stereotypes help us ignore a troubling problem--the rape of men by other men.

The Male Survivor: The Impact of Sexual Abuse
by Matthew Mendel. [YA 362.71 Me]
Mendel finds that the problem of male-on-male rape is much more prevalent than once believed. He talks about the impact of his findings.

Men Surviving Incest
by T. Thomas. [YA 362.71 Th]
Written by a survivor, this title examines the feelings of fear and the conflicts of disclosure.

My Aunt is a Pilot Whale
by Anne Provoost. [YA Fiction Provoost]
When Tara's mother dies, Tara is silent for weeks afterwards until, in clear language, she tells her story of childhood sexual abuse.

The Other Side of Silence: Women Tell About Their Experiences With Date Rape
edited by Christine Carter. [YA 364.15 Ot]
These personal accounts examine how American culture builds and reinforces behavior that can lead to rape.

Powerplays: How Teens Can Pull the Plug on Sexual Harassment
by Harriet Hodgson. [YA 331.4 Ho]
If you have felt helpless against sexual harassment, this is important information for you.

Recovering From Rape
by Linda E. Ledray [YA 364.15 Le]
This practical guide for overcoming the trauma of rape explains what to expect at the police station, or the hospital, as well as how to tell your family and friends.

Sixteen Voices: Poet Survivors of Incest and Sexual Abuse
edited by Joe Mowrey [YA 811.08 Si]
This impressive anthology contains work by poets from around the country.

The Storm's Crossing
by Reanne S. Singer. [YA Fiction Singer]
Maggie Davis might seem like the "girl next door" but really she is filled with inner conflict and fear concerning the "secret touching" in the night when her father enters her bedroom.

Surviving the Silence: Black Women's Stories of Rape
by Charoltte Pierce-Baker. [YA 364.15 Pi]
First-person accounts of black women who have been raped but have remained silent in order to protect themselves and their race.

Telling: A Memior of Rape and Recovery
by Patricia Weaver Francisco.
[364.15 Francisco, P /Fr]
This brave account takes the reader through the process of recovery which includes Patricia's experience with post tramatic stress disorder, her divorce, and her need to fight back
with activism.

Telling: True-to-Life Series from Hamilton High
by Marilyn Reynolds. [YA Fiction Reynolds]
After being sexually abused by the father of the children she is babysitting, 12 year old Cassie must face a difficult journey before she finds the strength to deal with the situation.

Telling Secrets: An Artist's Journey Through Childhood Trauma
by Jane Orleman. [YA 616.85 Or]
Seven years of therapy are viewed through the paintings and dreams of one artist.

The Wounded Heart: Hope For Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse
by Dan B. Allender. [YA 362.71 Al]
Dr. Allender looks at how childhood sexual abuse can damage an individual's ability to love and trust after being betrayed as a child.

Wounded Boys, Heroic Men: A Man's Guide to Recovering from Child Abuse
by Daniel Jay Sonkin [YA 362.71 So]
Specifically written for men, this book addresses how physical, sexual, and psychological abuse impact the child and the grown-up man.

Voices of Rape
by Janet Bode. [YA 364.15 Bo]
Letters and interviews of young adults, are combined with expert advice in this highly recommended title.

SELF-ESTEEM

Intimately linked to the issues and prevention of sexual abuse, harassment and rape, is the status of young people's self-esteem and their knowledge on these topics.

Adios Barbie: Young Women Write About Body Image and Indentity
Edited by Ophira Edut. [YA 301.412 Ad]
Twenty-eight fresh and incisive essays by young women who expand the national dialogue about body image.

Beauty Bites Beast: Awakening the Warrior Within Women and Girls
by Ellen Snortland. [YA 301.412 Sn]
A book that takes a bite out of the "damsel in distress" myth and offers females guidance for verbal and physical self-defense.

From Boys to Men: All About Adolescence and You
by Michael Gurian. [YA 301.411 Gu]
Healthy boys with positive self-esteem grow up into healthy men.

Girls to Women, Women to Girls
by Bunny McCure and Deb Traunstein. [YA 301.412 McC]
"Maintaining a positive body image builds self-esteem" and other words of wisdom from friends and family members.

Raising Their Voices: The Politics of Girls' Anger
by Lyn Mikel Brown. [YA 301.412 Br]
This book will encourage girls to raise their own voices and will encourage everyone to listen and take girls seriously.

Real Girls, Real World: Tools for Finding
Your True Self
by Heather M. Gray and Samantha Phillips.
[YA 301.412 Gr]
A recommended read for young females on a variety of issues that girls will face while growing up.

The Teenage Guy's Survival Guide: The Real Deal of Girls, Growing Up and Other Guy Stuff
by Jeremy Daldry. [YA 301.411 Da]
Practical advice on everything guys need to know.

Yo, Little Brother: Basic Rules for Survival for Young African
American Males
by Anthony C. Davis and Jeffery W. Jackson. [YA 301.411 Da] Words of wisdom from older brothers to young males.

VIDEOS

Get the real scoop about the controversy surrounding rape and sexual abuse in these eye-opening videos. Included are videos on preventing abuse, dating tips, healing from abuse, and more.

SEXUAL ABUSE, HARASSMENT, AND RAPE

Campus Rape
Rape Treatment Center . VHS 21 min [364.15 Ca]
Includes interviews with victims, instructions on what to do if you are assaulted, and information on what to expect if you survive a rape.

Confronting Date Rape: The Girls Room
Cambridge Educational VHS. [364.15 Co]
Set entirely in a high school girl's room, this play deals with the aftermath of sexual assault including
fear and denial.

Dating Bill of Rights
Rape Treatment Center . VHS 26 min [301.425 Da]
Teens present useful tips on things like how to break-up with someone, what true love is, and how to recognize signs of an abusive relationship.

Date Rape: Behind Closed Doors
Cambridge Educational. VHS. 35 min.
[364.15 Da]
Debunks the myths and addresses the controversy surrounding
this subject.

Men, Sex, and Rape: With Peter Jennings
An ABC News Special Presentation. VHS. 50 min. [331.4 Me]
Are we living in a rape culture? Testimonies of rapists, survivors, and experts together create a complex picture.

Respect: Sexual Harassment
Chip Taylor Communications. VHS. 30 min.
[331.4 Re]
Teens talk about what sexual harassment is, what motivates someone to harass, and what to do when sexual harassment occurs.

Sexual Harassment: Crossing the Line
Cambridge Educational. VHS. 30 min. [331.4 Se]
Focuses on specific techniques for dealing with harassment.

Sexual Harassment and How to Stop It.
Sunburst Communications. VHS. 26 min. [331.4 Se]
Stop harassment in your life, and your community. This video tells you how. Created to use in a group setting.

Sexual Harassment: Stop It Now
United Learning Bureau for At-Risk Youth. VHS. 28 min. [331.4 Se]
Focus is on teen peer-on-peer sexual harassment, interviews and dramatizations.

SELF-DEFENSE

Learn to react and fight back! Feel safe and strong by arming yourself with techiniques for dangerous situations.

Basic Self-Defense Techniques for Women
Isshinryu Productions, Inc. VHS. 50 min.
[796.81 Ba]
A 10th degree black belt instructor takes you through 44 techniques.

Fighting Dirty: Self-Defense for Women
Fighting Dirty VHS. [796.8 Fi]
Kick, bite, punch, poke, and gouge your way to safety. Taught by a law enforcement trainer.

REACT!: A Woman's Guide to Safety and Basic Self-Defense
Films of the Nation. VHS. [796.81 Re]
Learn the right way to react! This video covers basic moves in self-defense.

Self -Defense with Pressure Points: With Master Robert Lyons
American Marital Arts
University. VHS. [796.8 Se]
Easy to learn techniques developed by Buddhist monks
to use against larger opponents.

Techniques for Women in Self-defense
Harlon Rose. VHS. [796.8 Ro]
More techniques for escaping dangerous situations.