Outcry Response

Congratulations to Kathleen Davis for encapsulating this valuable resource for teachers, administrators and anyone who might confront the "Outcry Response" to sexual abuse. Her conversational style engages the reader to explore a myriad of situations that might be encountered. She uses simple language and a trauma focused approach to facilitate the reader's understanding of both survivors and offenders. With numerous examples she openly describes scenarios that might be experienced during the disclosure process. Additionally, she further encourages situation specific systemic change to provide a safe and supportive learning environment. This book is an excellent resource for any teacher's bookshelf! I wish it had been available when I was a young teacher, and early in my career as a therapist!

Kathleen Davis has written a powerful, practical manual for educators in the recognition, prevention, and treatment of sexual abuse. She adroitly identifies sexual abuse as its own pandemic and provides clinical references to bolster her position. As a licensed medical professional with first-hand experience of her own abuse, Ms. Davis integrates the needs of both abuse victims and the professionals who care for them in her work. Backed by empirical data and evidence-based techniques, Ms. Davis' work accomplishes three landmark objectives: She empowers her readers to turn the tide on the potentially lethal and often legally ignored violence of sexually abusive conduct. She humanizes the devastating effects of silence and ignorance on the victims. And she provides educators and professional helpers with the tools to heal the secondary damage of sexual abuse, otherwise known as compassion fatigue.
This is the leading edge of a new movement in education, psychology, and holistic trauma-focused treatment.