Sexual Abuse, The Gag Order Has Been Lifted
“It’s very difficult to tell a young person not to have sex once they’ve been sexually abused. No one could tell me not to, because it was all that I knew. My first sexual experience was at age five. By age 13, I didn’t want it to stop,” says Jones.
Jones is not alone. Shockingly, one in three females and one in five males are sexually abused. What’s even more shocking is that several national studies show that 90% of sexual abuse cases occur at the hands of a family member, close family friend, or trusted leader. According to child abuse expert, Dr. Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, and Darkness to Light, a leading organization on child abuse, the effects extend far beyond the years in which it actually takes place and ends.
- 66% of teen pregnancies and abortions are preceded by sexual abuse.
- 96% of prostitutes were sexual abuse victims.
- 75% of rapists are sexual abuse victims.
- 60% of children who experience abuse and neglect are more likely to be arrested.
- Sexual abuse victims often suffer self-esteem, health, financial and weight problems.
Sexual abuse is a taboo subject. No one wants to talk about it,” says Jones. “When it is discussed people tend to reference internet predators, neighborhood pedophiles and strangers lurking in the park. But most sexual abuse takes place right in our homes, between fathers and daughters, mothers and sons, brothers and sisters, and uncles and their nieces. We need to address what’s happening in our very own families!”
At times the book was somewhat painful to write because of the memories she had to summons up, but it was something she felt compelled to do. With this book Jones turned the negative experiences of her childhood into a manual of self defense for parents and other caretakers seeking to protect their children. It will assist adults who were victims of sexual abuse in understanding how those experiences might be affecting their lives today, as well as serve as a self-help guide for those seeking freedom from the bondage of their past.
Stephanie L. Jones is a highly sought-after speaker for schools, churches, and organizations. Having suffered over seven years of sexual abuse, she knows the effects that it can have on a victim’s life. For additional information contact 1.877.832.6575, media@stephanieljones.com , or visit http://www.stephanieljones.com.
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