Learn more about child abuse—for the public
The following books provide guidance on how to take care of and speak to your child.
- When Your Child has been Molested: A Parent's Guide to Healing and Recovery by Kathryn B. Hagans and Joyce Chase. Published by University of Washington Press.
- Helping Your Child Recover from Sexual Abuse by Caren Adams and Jennifer Fay. Published by Lexington Books.
- Please tell: A Child’s Story about Sexual Abuse by Jessie. Published by Hazelden
- Brave Bart: A story for traumatized and grieving children. Published by the Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children
The following websites may also be helpful:
- The National Clearing house on Child Abuse and Neglect Information at http://www.childwelfare.gov
- Prevent Child Abuse America at http://www.preventchildabuse.org/
- Child Abuse Prevention Network at http://child-abuse.com/
- Prevent Child Abuse NY at http://preventchildabuseny.org/
- Crime Victims Board of NY http://www.cvb.state.ny.us/
- Bronx District Attorney’s Office http://www.bronxda.net/
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children http://www.missingkids.com/
- Parent’s guide to internet safety http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm
- If you would like information about sexual offenders in your neighborhood http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/nsor/index.htm
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