Publications
Picking Up The Pieces - A survival guide for victims of childhood sexual abuse - published 15th August 2008
Written by Graham Wilmer and fellow survivors, this book will be of real help to survivors, counsellors and all other professionals working with victims of child abuse. 'Picking up the pieces' answers all those difficult questions - like how to tell someone that you have been sexually abused; who to tell; what will happen next;where to get help and what type of help is available. It includes first hand information on how sexual abuse affects children and their development, and unique insights into the mental health problems that often occur later in life, resulting from abuse. It also includes an up-to-date, comprehensive review of the criminal and civil law in England in relation to victims of abuse, and the moving and disturbing accounts of more than fifty survivors of child abuse - voices of courage, who have told their stories here, many for the first time ever, to help other victims understand that they are not alone and they can recover. Picking up the pieces will be published on 15th August 2008. If you want to order more than one copy, contact us at lanternproject@yahoo.co.uk for a discount.
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Proud To Be Me
An invaluable survival guide for victims of childhood sexual abuse. Essential reading for all victims of sexual abuse and those who look after them.
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Proud To Be Me II
A brilliant new survival guide for victims of domestic abuse. This powerful book will be of real help to anyone who has suffered domestic abuse, as well as GPs, police officers, social workers and all carers working with vulnerable people.
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Conspiracy of Faith - Fighting for Justice after Child Abuse
Disturbing, inspiring and very moving. Graham Wilmer's story of his traumatic childhood experiences and his struggle to expose the truth and fight for justice. "One of the best written books I've read about the impact of child abuse" Peter Garsden - Vice President - Association of Child Abuse Lawyers.
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Categories
What is Domestic Violence?
There are a number of different definitions of domestic violence. In Women's Aid's view, domestic violence is physical, psychological, sexual or financial violence that takes place within an intimate or family-type relationship and forms a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour. This can include forced marriage and so-called 'honour' crimes. Domestic violence often includes a range of abusive behaviours, not all of which are, in themselves, inherently 'violent' - hence some people prefer to use the term 'domestic abuse' rather than 'domestic violence'.
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Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
For children, the impact of witnessing domestic violence can be devastating. Children may witness acts of domestic violence by being present in the room during the incident of abuse, by hearing the violence from another room, or by seeing their mother's bruises, black eyes, or broken limbs. Some children are traumatized and need intensive therapeutic interventions after witnessing the abuse, while others may require only removal from the situation and support. Clearly, the impact of living in homes where domestic violence is present is detrimental to the emotional, developmental and physical well-being of those children. Studies reflect that at least 3.3 million children are exposed to domestic violence each year.
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Support groups
Imkaan is a second tier national charity, specialising in domestic violence - especially Asian Women's Refuges, who support Asian women and children experiencing domestic violence.
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