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Recommended Reading for Supporters of Child Abuse Survivors

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

Came across this list of books from the Younique Foundation website earlier. The list is specifically aimed at partners, family, and friends of sexual abuse and assault survivors.

If you find yourself close to someone who is a survivor, there are worse things you can do than pick up one of these books.

BOOKS FOR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Have you read any of these books, or another book that you would add to their list? If so, feel free to leave us a review!

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