This brief-easy-to-understand book explains what happens when a child discloses abuse and how various systems may respond to this disclosure, from investigation through prosecution or juvenile court involvement to therapy. Intended for children 9-18, this book is written in a supportive tone and helps children to understand what abuse is, the steps that are taken to protect the child, the process of prosecuting the abuser, and the child's own feeling and healing process.

Author Biography

Several years ago I made some huge life changes. Although I was successful as a psychologist and owner of a mental health/alcohol and drug treatment clinic, my life was out of balance. I worked hard to build the business and to help others heal, but I didn't pay attention to myself. I found that I was alienated from myself and from those I cared about the most. I found myself thinking about the future, and I realized that I was postponing living for being successful. I decided to make changes. That was the first step in an adventure that has been exciting and that I'm thoroughly enjoying. I moved across country to East Tennessee, and started up again, eventually building two new successful businesses. I own Inner Resource Center, LLC and specialize helping people transform their lives and businesses. Trained as a psychologist, I've worked for more than 33 years helping people change. As a life coach, psychologist and trainer, I help my clients uncover their special talents and gifts (their internal and external resources) to utilize in creating a MAGNIFICENT LIFE. I believe that all people carry within themselves the capacity for living a truly fulfilling life, and that we all have within ourselves resources and capabilities for solving our life's challenges. It is from this belief that The Inner Resource Center was born.