Protecting Your Child from Sexual Abuse--2nd Edition

“Knowledge is a necessary component toward preventing child sexual abuse. Drs. Jeglic and Calkins outline scientific knowledge of sexual abuse and provide concrete strategies in such a way that is easily accessible and straightforward for any parent or community member. Child sexual abuse can be an intimidating and uncomfortable topic, but Protecting Your Child from Sexual Abuse leaves the reader with the knowledge and empowerment to tackle this difficult topic in their own home and community. As a professional who works in the field of sexual abuse prevention, I am impressed with the contribution this book can have toward the effort of preventing sexual abuse. As a mother, I feel fortunate to have this book as a reference for talking with my daughter, family, and community.”—Niki Colombino, PhD“A must read for anyone interested in preventing sexual abuse. The authors use their professional expertise in a difficult subject area to write a book that is appealing to all audiences… . Drs. Jeglic and Calkins help turn fear into actionable steps to reduce the likelihood of abuse. I highly recommend this book.”—Alissa R. Ackerman, PhD“It is quite difficult for me to put into words just how important I think this book is. As a researcher of child sexual assault for the past fifteen years (and a mother), it is a rare find a book that is a) evidence-based and b) well-written for both practitioners and laypeople alike. Importantly, the information in this book addresses a critical gap in the literature and provides an answer to the question I get asked most commonly, which is “How do I protect my child?” The authors have succeeded at writing a book that is informative, and honest (and at times even humorous); most critically, it provides realistic strategies on how to best protect our children. A must-read for every parent and person working with children.”—Bianca Klettke, PhD, School of Psychology, Deakin University“As a former sex crimes prosecutor, I highly recommend this book for any parent seeking expert, real world advice for understanding the nature of sexual abuse and how to protect your children. Drs. Jeglic and Calkins offer very substantive but down to earth and practical answers while dispelling commonly held myths about child sex predators. This book is an invaluable resource for parents tackling the difficult and complicated issues involved in preventing child sexual abuse.”—Dan Schorr, JD“As a mental health professional and a mother, I found this book to be a very important and compelling read. The authors dispel myths about sexual abuse while providing well-researched facts. Additionally, their straightforward way of providing the tools parents need to discuss risks with their children, at all stages of their lives, is approachable, logical and critical for parents and professionals.”—Hollie Levy-Mack, MSW, LCSW

Elizabeth Jeglic, PhD, is a professor, clinical psychologist, and mother of three young children. She has authored over sixty articles and book chapters on sexual violence prevention, as well as co-authored the book Sexual Violence: Evidence-Based Policy and Prevention. She was awarded the Faye Honey Knopp Award for her work. She lives in Cranbury, New Jersey.

Cynthia Calkins, PhD, is a professor, clinical psychologist, and mother of two young boys. She has devoted her career to seeking answers to how to better prevent sexual violence. She has authored fifty articles and book chapters on the topic as well as co-authored the book Sexual Violence: Evidence-Based Policy and Prevention. She lives in Union City, New Jersey.