ChildHood: It Should Not Hurt (Paperback)

by Claire R. Reeves (Author) "In our society, as in many cultures, "family" has always been considered sacrosanct-whatever happens in the family is private..." (more)
Key Phrases: psychological evaluators, parental alienation syndrome, accused parent, Department of Social Services, Richard Gardner, District Attorney (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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"A Bible for anyone who works with or even cares about our children, our future" -- Candice Rosing Delong, Special Agent and author of My Life on the Front Lines as a Woman in the FBI

In the short span of a few hours, readers can understand child abuse better than it was understood before. -- Midwest Book Review

Ms. Reeves provides good and practical advice for those who have to deal with such a horrifying and irrational situation -- Robyn Morris, MA (Forensic Psychology), BiblioReview.com

This book should be required reading for every lawyer, judge, all parents, social service workers, doctors, and therapists. -- BookLoons.com Reviewed by Mary Ann Smyth

Product Description
The book covers the disturbing issues of incest and child sexual abuse, the greatest hidden epidemic in America. Readers will get information on recognizing the signs and symptoms and what to do if you learn your child has been sexually abused. Understanding the quagmire of the judicial system is covered with solid step-by-step advice. The book explains the difference in family, juvenile and criminal courts; social service agencies, and the guardian-ad-litem, and it prepares families that may find themselves in this complicated and often confusing arena. The sections about child molesters arms parents with knowledge to protect their children. The book offers advice for adult survivors of sexual abuse to help them reclaim their lives and move forward is valuable information. This book is a tremendous resource for parents, legal and psychological professionals, and all adults who are concerned about the health and safety of our children.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: LTI Publishing (July 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974304808
• ISBN-13: 978-0974304809
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,164,397 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ChildHood It Should Not Hurt! Crosses over as a text book for University's, August 19, 2005

By	A. Cooksey (CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

ChildHood It Should Not Hurt! Is becoming widely accepted by both the mental health/Health Care field as well as Law enforcement. Including University's such as James Madison University using Child Hood It Should Not Hurt as a textbook in their Psychology department. As for the only negative Review ChildHood It Should Not Hurt has received posted by Dennis G. Ott of Longview, Washington. Mr. Ott neglects to say that he was the attorney representing a father accused of child sexual abuse, and Ms. Claire R. Reeves was the expert witness who testified on that case. Due to confidentiality no details are available but it suffices to say that the mother who was not accused of abuse retained the custody of the minor child.

Arthur F. Cooksey, III
Publisher/Editor
LTI Publishing Inc.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood, it should not hurt, October 17, 2004

By	Michelle K. Mahr - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have two sons that have been sexualy, and pyscialy abused by their father. I learned about this almost two years ago. I wish I knew about Clair Reeves and this book, when I first heard this. It is very informational.
I think everyone who is a planning on becoming a parent, or anyone who works with kids should read this book. It's full of information. Great for psychologist's too!
Thank you, 'Clair Reeves' for all the research and advice and putting it out there for people like me and many others to read.
Michelle Mahr

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for anyone who regularly interacts with children, June 26, 2004

By	Kathleen A. Sullivan (Soddy Daisy, TN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Ms. Reeves has taken very difficult issues within the complex world of child sexual abuse and has made them much easier to understand. She helps us to be more aware of what signs of child abuse we should look for; more important, she explains how one should respond to such indications. This information is extremely valuable, given the current negative atmosphere in many law enforcement and court systems towards caregivers who claim that their children have been sexually abused (especially if the complainants are also in the process of divorcing accused partners.) Ms. Reeves also helps the reader to avoid common errors of judgment when attempting to size up those who interact with, or appear interested in, children. She provides valuable tips on what signs to look for, that make it easier for us to recognize and analyze certain behaviors in potential child molesters or pedophiles. I especially appreciate the way she clarifies that women are child molesters and pedophiles too. Precious little information is available to the public about female child sexual molesters; too many people still believe women don't hurt children the way some men do. Unfortunately, this kind of continued ignorance and denial enables too many female perpetrators to continue their equally grievous crimes against children, undetected and unpunished.