August 10

Working With Survivors Of Childhood Sexual Abuse

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Yes You Can! - Working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse
‘Yes You Can! - Working with Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Second Edition’ was published by the Scottish Government in April 2008. This booklet aims to provide guidance to statutory and voluntary sector staff and volunteers who are working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The booklet describes what sexual abuse is, its impact and major effects, barriers that may prevent survivors telling or broaching the subject of their sexual abuse history, views from survivors, suggestions for positively supporting survivors, and support planning. This publication is also available in PDF and as an audio file. The appendices also list other useful Web resources and a list of contact organisations. Intute.ac.uk
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/07143029/0
February 05

How Risky Are Social Networking Sites?

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How Risky Are Social Networking Sites? A Comparison of Places Online Where Youth Sexual Solicitation and Harassment Occurs
Source: Pediatrics

Broad claims of victimization risk, at least defined as unwanted sexual solicitation or harassment, associated with social networking sites do not seem justified. Prevention efforts may have a greater impact if they focus on the psychosocial problems of youth instead of a specific Internet application, including funding for online youth outreach programs, school antibullying programs, and online mental health services.

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