Resources for Parents of Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused

As a parent, finding out that your child has been sexually abused is often the worst experience you’ll have. It’s understandable that any parent whose child has been harmed will go through many of their own difficult feelings. One of the primary ways to help your child heal and recover is to balance support and resources for both yourself and your child. It is vital that you feel that you have your own support, personal and perhaps professional. For help in locating professional support and treatment, see our resource listing Finding and Choosing Professional Treatment, as well as the resources below.

Resources: 

Mothers of Sexually Abused Children

An online resource and support site for mothers whose child or children have been sexually abused.

South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Abuse - Booklet (South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault - Australia)

A booklet for parents and other non-offending caregivers of children who have been sexually abused on caring for themselves and the family.

You and Your Child: For Parents of Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused - Booklet

A booklet from The Department of Human Services in Australia for parents and non-offending caregivers of children who have been sexually abused.

Child Molestation Research and Prevention Institute Reading Resources (Child Molestation Research and Prevention Institute)

Books and literature on child sexual abuse.

Where can I go for help?: Article

Provides description of mental health clinicians and treatment styles.