Groomed: Shining a Light on the Unheard Narrative of Childhood Sexual Assault

By Samantha Leonard

Did you know that 1 in 10 children in America have experienced some form of sexual abuse? This shocking truth becomes even harder to accept when its coupled with a longer more extensive violation of trust called grooming. Groomed: Shining a Light on the Unheard Narrative of Childhood Sexual Assault tells the tale of one young woman's journey through her experience with abuse and sheds light on a narrative exploiting millions of children every year.Throughout the book, the author invites people to step out of their comfort zones and listen to the all-too-common narrative of childhood sexual assault. It invites people to embrace survivors, believe them and connect with them on their journey to healing while providing tips and research on creating more loving communities.In this book you will find: * A gripping narrative of sexual assault told from a child's perspective on being groomed * The critical stages of the grooming process * Actionable tips and tricks on how to prevent childhood sexual abuse and groomingGroomed is for survivors looking for a voice, young families seeking advice, and guardians wanting to learn. The book's purpose is to educate and inspire, and change the culture around sexual violence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1641372427
• ISBN13: 9781641372428
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: New Degree Press
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"