Jenny Speaks Out: 2 (Books Beyond Words) - Softcover

Hollins, Sheila; Sinason, Valerie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1904671144 ISBN 13: 9781904671145

Publisher: Books Beyond Words, 2005

Synopsis

Jenny has moved into a new home in the community, but she is very unhappy and unsettled. Things come to a head when her carer finds a photo of her Dad. Sensitively, the carer helps Jenny to feel secure enough to talk about why she is upset. Jenny discloses that she was sexually abused by her father. The story shows how the warmth and trust of her carer and friends begin a healing process which will bring hope and a fresh start for Jenny. Jenny Speaks Out may enable a person with learning disabilities or mental health problems to open up about their experience of sexual abuse. The second half of the book consists of supporting written text. There is background information on sexual abuse, including the necessity of gaining medical evidence if it is reported as a crime. Advice is given to dispel commonly held beliefs, such as It happened to me because I m bad and I can t have sex again because I m dirty . There is also a suggested storyline and recommended helpful organisations and further written resources.

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Review

These books are powerful interpretive tools for anyone who works with people with developmental disabilities. --Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology

Synopsis

Jenny feels unsettled when she moves to a community home. Her carer discovers she used to be sexually abused by her dad. Her carer and friends help her to talk about her painful past experiences and begin a slow but positive healing process. In the Books Beyond Words series the story is told through pictures only. The books are for adults with learning disabilities, but are useful for anyone with communication difficulties. Additional information as text, plus guidance on how to use, is also given.

About this edition

• Publisher: Books Beyond Words
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1904671144
• ISBN 13: 9781904671145
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 74
• Illustrator: Webb Beth