Please Tell is a beautifully simple book with a profoundly important message for children who have been sexually abused: the abuse wasn’t their fault. Written and illustrated by Jessie, herself a pre-teen survivor of sexual abuse, it tells kids just what to do to get the help they need. Nine-year-old Jessie’s words and illustrations help other sexually abused children know that they’re not alone, that it’s OK to talk about their feelings, and that the abuse wasn’t their fault. Reaching out to other children in a way that no adult can, Jessie’s words carry the message, It’s o.k. to tell; help can come when you tell. Please Tell! is an excellent tool for therapists, counselors, child protection workers, teachers, and parents dealing with children affected by sexual abuse. Jessie’s story adds a sense of hope for what should be, and the knowledge that the child protection system can work for children. Simple, direct, and from the heart, Jessie gives children the permission and the courage to deal with sexual abuse.

Author: Jessie
Additional Author: Hazelden
ISBN: K6061
Count: 1