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This book offers information about complex trauma and explanation on the three-stage statement model

This article reviews recent literature that has changed clinical and social viewpoints on child abuse and neglect and can be used as a primer to better understand: (1) influences of child abuse and neglect on physical illness; (2) critical diagnostic advances relevant to persons who have experienced child abuse and neglect; and (3) ethical, research, and practical questions generated by these new understandings.

In this article, written by Dr. Bruce D. Perry, information on how early experiences of maltreatment shape children and culture, as well as prevention and solutions to child maltratment and its consequences are discussed.

This book, both written in French and English, is for anyone interested in learning about sexual assault. People who have been victims, or who have committed sexual assaults, as well as their relatives, will find information to guide them towards recovery and a healthy sexuality. This workbook not only contains pointers to better understand the dynamics of sexual assault and how the legacy of colonization and its ongoing impacts have created an imbalance in our relationships, but it also provides an Indigenous perspective on what is happening.

Will I live with my parents again? Will I stay with my foster parents forever? For children in foster care, the answer to many questions is often "maybe." Maybe Days addresses the questions, feelings, and concerns these children most often face. Honest and reassuring, it also provides basic information that children want and need to know, including the roles of various people in the foster care system and whom to ask for help.

My Yellow Balloon is a poignant tale of love, loss, and letting go that will serve as a comforting guide to children who are navigating the complicated emotions of grief, while offering hope for brighter days ahead.

This story was written to help children and grown-ups (parents, teachers, and other important adults) understand how stress can affect children and ways to help them. More precisely, it is a story about a little squirrel that announces that he was once very, very scared and he finds out that he is not alone. Lots of little animals went through scary experiences, but they react in different ways: turtles hide and get a tummy ache, monkeys cling, dogs bark, and elephants don’t like to talk about it. They need help, and they get help from grown-ups who help them feel safe and learn ways to cope with difficult feelings.

This article sheds light on how individuals who have experienced adversity during childhood are more likely to use physical punishment while parenting.

Simple, direct, and from the heart, Jessie gives children the permission and the courage to deal with sexual abuse."Please Tell! is a beautifully simple book with a profoundly important message for children who have been sexually the abuse wasn't their fault.

This book provides information on the key concepts regarding child welfare system. It explores Indigenous child welfare and offers conclusions and recommendations to promote positive outcomes for children and families involved in the system.