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  Excerpt from  Healing from Incest   by Geri Henderson and Seanne Emerton: Child Sexual Abuse Statistics [1] The prevalence of child sexual abuse is difficult to determine because it is often not reported; experts agree that the incidence is far greater than what is reported to authorities. Child sex abuse (CSA) is also not uniformly defined, so statistics may vary. Statistics below represent some of the research done on child sexual abuse. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Children’s Bureau report Child Maltreatment 2010 found that 9.2% of victimized children were sexually assaulted (page 24). Studies by David Finkelhor [2] , Director of the Crimes Against Children Research Center [3] , show that: ●       1 in 5 girls and 1 in 20 boys is a victim of child sexual abuse; ●       Self-report studies show that 20% of adult females and 5-10% of adult males recall a childhood sexual assault or sexua...

  Every once in a while, a book comes along that isn’t splashed across every headline — but quietly shines with rare insight, lasting impact, and the power to stay with you long after the last page. We call these  book jewels . Each month, we spotlight one remarkable publication—a book that deserves far more attention than it gets. Through short, punchy reviews (each just a 1–2 minute read), we share what makes this month's jewel worth your time. You’ll hear from reviewers whose voices matter — people whose words are thoughtful, sharp, and well worth listening to. In just a few minutes, you might discover more wisdom, beauty, and brilliance than you find in an hour elsewhere. We'll leave it to you to decide — but we think you'll agree: some treasures are too good to keep hidden. This month's book jewel is It Only Hurts When I Can't Run by Gewanda Parker. paperback audiobook ebook Book Description A Memoir of Survival, Resilience, and Hope Abandoned, neglected, and...

  Every once in a while, a book comes along that isn’t splashed across every headline — but quietly shines with rare insight, lasting impact, and the power to stay with you long after the last page. We call these  book jewels . Each month, we spotlight one remarkable publication—a book that deserves far more attention than it gets. Through short, punchy reviews (each just a 1–2 minute read), we share what makes this month's jewel worth your time. You’ll hear from reviewers whose voices matter — people whose words are thoughtful, sharp, and well worth listening to. In just a few minutes, you might discover more wisdom, beauty, and brilliance than you find in an hour elsewhere. We'll leave it to you to decide — but we think you'll agree: some treasures are too good to keep hidden. This month's book jewel is  It Only Hurts When I Can't Run  by Gewanda Parker. paperback audiobook ebook Book Description A Memoir of Survival, Resilience, and Hope Abandoned, neglected, and...