Book: Corinne’s friend, Annie, is alarmed when Corinne suddenly becomes withdrawn and, through a series of letters, gets her to reveal her frightening secret, but then she must convince Corinne to tell someone who can help.
Corinne suddenly becomes withdrawn and sad, and she won’t talk about what is wrong. In a series of loving messages-printed on what appears to be notebook paper-Annie urges her friend to talk with her, tries to figure out what is going on, and finally reports on the advice she’s garnered from the school nurse and her own wise mama.
| Language | English |
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| Format | Book |
| Audience | Elementary, Middle School |
| Topic | Sexual Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Abuse Prevention, Healing & Recovery from Abuse |
Video: In this inspirational talk by Jill Tolles, we are challenged to find the courage to have this conversation and be a hero for the 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys who are effected by this silent epidemic.
Website: Formed in 1988, the National Children’s Alliance has been providing support, technical assistance, and quality assurance for CACs, while serving as a voice for abused children for more than 25 years.
Book: The booklet is designed to help understand what is healthy sexual behavior and development in children up to twelve years of age in addition to what is concerning and what may be abusive sexual behavior by children.
Book: Joanna Cole’s Asking About Sex & Growing Up provides a reassuring blend of practical guidance and scientific fact for preteens and offer straightforward information on a wide variety of subjects related to sex and puberty.