Helpful resources
Ask the Police website – information about reporting sexual abuse to the Police.
Help for Victims – provides information about how people affected by crime and witnesses should be treated within the Criminal Justice System.
Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust self-help leaflet – explore the bookcase to find the leaflet for abuse.
Survivors UK – has a range of helpful resources for male survivors.
Survivors West Yorkshire – has self-help guides for male and female survivors and their supporters.
The Truth Project was set up for survivors of child sexual abuse to share their experiences in a supportive and confidential setting.
Books
‘The Courage to Heal’ by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis – a guide to the healing process with personal stories and resources which can help you talk to someone about what happened to you.
‘Breaking free: Help for survivors of child sexual abuse’ by Carolyn Ainscough and Kay Toon – self-help book for survivors which looks at the effects of abuse and includes personal stories.
‘The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse’ by Wendy Maltz (2012)
‘Allies in healing: when the person you love was sexually abused as a child’ by Laura Davis (2013)
‘Healthy Intimacy’ Chapter in ‘The Courage to Heal’ by Ellen Bass (2008)