Description
The author notes that the willingness of adults to recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse, as Mrs. Salvador does in this story, can make a crucial difference in a child’s life.
Resources
Not in Room 204: Breaking the Silence of Abuse
Book: Regina thinks of the secret she keeps so quiet—the one even her mom doesn’t know. This helpful book provides a tool for adults to gently discuss sexual abuse with young children.
Additional information
| Audience | Elementary, Pre-K |
|---|---|
| Format | Book |
| Language | English |
| Topic | Sexual Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Body and Sexual Development |
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