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Books and information for people who have been abused, supporters and professionals. Information pack for survivors and the comprehensive National Resource Directory, which includes resources and organisations, information and helpsheets
The Truth Will Set You Free, Alice Miller, Basic Books 2003
One of many books by this recommended author and practitioner, connecting childhood abuse with trauma and describing how to release the truth in order to heal.
Trauma & Recovery: From domestic Abuse to Political Terror, Judith L. Herman, Rivers Oram Press/Pandora 2001
Excellent book on the dynamics of trauma and the healing process.
A Bright Red Scream: self-mutilation and the language of pain, Marilee Strong, Virago 2000
One of the best books around about self-harm, its root causes and possibilities for healing
From Silence to Sanctuary, Jane Chevous, SPCK, London 2004.
A new book with a survivor's take on abuse, its causes, effects and how to prevent it and support survivors and all those affected. Considers working with offenders, justice and forgiveness and imagines an emergent survivors' theology. Publishes October 2004.
The Courage to Heal Ellen Bass & Laura Davis, Vermilion, London 1997
A very helpful and comprehensive book for survivors and supporters (USA)
Breaking Free, Help for survivors of child sexual abuse, Carolyn Ainscough & Kay Toon, Sheldon Press, London 1993
A practical and helpful book for survivors, UK written and workbook available.
Child Sexual Abuse and the Churches, Patrick Parkinson, Hodder & Stoughton, London 2004
Essential reading for all church leaders and concerned Christians.
Bound to Sin, Abuse, Holocaust and the Christian Doctrine of Sin, Alistair McFadyen, CUP, Cambridge 2000
Systematic and practical theology that engages with the concrete reality of abuse.
Ungodly Fear, Fundamentalist Christianity and the Abuse of Power, Stephen Parsons, Lion, Oxford 2000
Deals with all examples of abuse with a thoughtful, sensitive and practical approach
Power for God's Sake, Power and Abuse in the Local Church, Peter Beasley-Murray, Paternoster Press, Carlisle 1998
Accessible "reality-check" of abuse of power and biblical. practical response
Surviving Child Sexual Abuse, Jeanette Gosney, Grove 2002
An accessible booklet that gives the best insight I've seen into the experience of church and spirituality faced by survivors, helpful and unhelpful theologies and practical ways churches can respond more appropriately.
Time for Action: Sexual abuse, the Churches and a new dawn for survivors.
The Report to Churches Together in Britain and Ireland of the Group established to examine issues of Sexual Abuse, Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, London 2002. Includes good theology chapter and worship resources.
Praying for the Dawn: a Resource Book for the Ministry of Healing, Ruth Burgess & Kathy Galloway (eds), Wild Goose Publications 2000
A creative and practical resource for insightful worship and healing ministry.
What's so Amazing About Grace? Philip Yancey, Zondervan Publishing House 1997
A compelling look at grace and forgiveness, no "quick-fix" but lots of inspiration.
The Pattern of Our Days: Liturgies and Resources for Worship, Kathy Galloway (ed.) Wild Goose Publications 1996.
This collection includes a liturgy concerned with women who have been abused and one on places of safety for all ages.
Home is Where the Hurt is: Domestic Violence and the Church's response. R. Nixson, Grove Books, Cambridge 1994.
Healing Spiritual Abuse, Ken Blue, Intervarsity Press, Illinois 1993
Abusive power in churches, how to escape and avoid it.
