Breaking the Silence on Child Abuse

Day One PublicationsSKU: BTS6066 ISBN: 9781846256066

Price:
£7

Description

From the moment this book was first conceived by Robert, I knew it was a must for Christian workers, victims and abusers. It is both heart-breaking and heart-warming, practical and emotional. It transforms a victim into a thriver. My prayer is that this book will reach the hearts of many, not only across the prison estate, but society as a whole. CPR will issue this book as a compulsory read for all its associates and staff. I recommend other Christian organisations and churches do the same. A study booklet will also be available later in 2018 that will benefit victims, abusers and workers.                                         

David Fortune, Director of Ministry for Christian Prison Resourcing

About the Author:

The author has over thirty years pastoral experience in four different churches. He was a teacher for fifteen years and now works with men in different settings, inside & outside prison. He has been married to Sue for forty years, has five children & seven grandchildren

 

Payment & Security

American Express Apple Pay Diners Club Discover Google Pay Maestro Mastercard PayPal Shop Pay Union Pay Visa

Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.

Customer Reviews

Based on 1 review
0%
(0)
100%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
G
Gladys Nash, Northampton
Breaking the Silence on Child Abuse

As a boarder in a cathedral school, Robert Stevens was abused by several of the masters. In this book he gives a very brief account, without explicit detail, of what happened. It was then some decades before he began to address the damage done to his development and personality. He speaks of injury to the personality and failure to develop mature emotions; a sense of hopelessness, abandonment and shame; feeling different from others; withdrawal yet need for company; the strain on his marriage. Adult survivors are fragile and fearful and Stevens was no exception. Do we consider that there is not much hope for someone who has been serially abused? Read the book and you will see that, through a right understanding of sound doctrine and gentle application of the Scriptures, this is not so. Stevens, an art teacher who became a pastor, suffered bouts of chronic fatigue leading to negativity and vulnerability. His wife Sue describes their difficulties and misunderstandings at this time, and the wonderful restoration of their relationship. It gives helpful advice to supporters and churches, and about the way we support needy people. Do we try to control and judge, Or is there compassion, sincerity, patience and a willingness to simply walk with the person through the encouragements and setbacks? This wonderfully honest account is recommended to anyone seeking to help and support needy people, and would be instructive reading for church leaders.

You may also like

Recently viewed