Contact: Abigail Davidson, Publicist, WinePress Group, 360-802-9758, abigail@winepressgroup.com
ENUMCLAW, Wash., Oct. 13 /Christian Newswire/ -- "The most effective prevention happens before a child is harmed." Stop it Now is a website dedicated to the prevention of child sexual abuse*.
The website states, "Kids are immediately safer when adults take the time to get accurate information about sexual abuse and the behaviors that suggest a problem . . . rather than waiting for certain evidence of harm."
Sadly, child sexual abuse is a very real and widespread problem that leaves lasting emotional scars. Author Nancy Flowers uses her personal experience with abuse as a platform for offering hope and encouragement to those who are still finding their way out of the shame. Her new book, "Tell Somebody it Happened to Me" boldly addresses the issue in hope of prevention.
In her eyes, prevention is the key to keeping our children safe and protecting their innocence. Programs like Stranger Danger teach children how to protect themselves against perpetrators that they don't know. But what if the abuser is not a stranger? "Tell Somebody it Happened to Me" teaches kids how to respond to inappropriate touching and protect themselves against sexual abuse. She accomplishes this by incorporating two fictional child characters, Jacob and Josie, who share their stories and teach kids how to say no.
"Some people may think the message is a little strong," Flowers admits. "However, it is worth the risk of possibly offending some for the protection of many."
Her desire is to spare as many children as possible from becoming adults who struggle with issues that could have been prevented. She believes that the book has the power to reach both children and the parents or teachers who will read it to them. "I wouldn't have written this book for any other reason."
To order a copy visit, www.WinePressBooks.com or call 1-877-421-7323. For a review copy or to schedule an interview please contact Abigail Davidson at 360-802-9758 or abigail@winepressgroup.com.
* www.stopitnow.org
