The Awareness Center, Inc. (is the Jewish Coalition Against Sexual Abuse/Assault)

HELP GET THE WORD OUT:
August, 2008 -- The word needs to reach ALL anyone who was sexual abuse within the state of Delaware. If you or anyone you know were sexually abused in the state of Delaware -- there is only one year left to the window which will allow you to file a civil suit againt your offender(s). The abuse could have happened in your home, neighborhood or even during a family vacation or roadtrip. Some survivors were abused in school, at camp, places of worship, in a park, etc.
For more information about the civil window contact:
Child Victims Voice - Delaware
Matt Conaay - (302) 377-9459
Also read: The Child Victim's Act of Delaware - One Year Later

Table of Contents:

Disclaimer: Inclusion in this website does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement. Individuals must decide for themselves whether the resources meet their own personal needs.

The Awareness Center, Inc.
- The Awareness Center's Brochure
- Membership - Join The Awareness Center
- Certification Program for Rabbis, Cantors and Other Community Leaders
- Articles Written by The Awareness Center
- Board of Directors / International Advisory Board
- In The News - The Awareness Center
- Make a Donation - Your Financial Support is Needed!
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- Mission Statement
- Resource Guide for Jewish Survivors of Childhood Trauma
- Call For Resources
- Policies Addressing Victimization and Offenders
- Networking/Advocacy/Self-Help Groups Sponsored By The Awareness Center
- Vicki Polin - Executive Director
- Volunteer and Employment Opportunities
Anti-Semitism, Sexual Abuse, and The Jewish Community
Lashon Hara ('derogatory speech, that is true')
Definition of Terms relating to Sexual Victimization
Finding A Rabbi: Tips for Survivors of Sexual Violence
- Rabbis, Confidentiality and Other Ethical Issues
Rabbis who Publicly Support the Efforts of The Awareness Center, Inc.
History of Child Abuse and Neglect Laws
It can even happen to the daughters of Kings
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Where To Report Child Sexual Exploitation On The Internet
- CyberTip
- Internet Fraud Complaint Center
Types of Abuse
- Child Pornography
  - Where To Report Child Sexual Exploitation On The Internet
  - CyberTip
- Childhood Sexual Abuse and Incest
- Clergy Abuse: Rabbis, Cantors and Other Trusted Officials
  - Sexually Reactive Children and Juvenile Sex Offenders
  - Abuse Tracker (clergy sexual abuse of all religions)
- Cults, Missionaries and the Jewish Community
- Domestic Violence
- Political Torture
- Professional Exploitation
  - Cost of Abuse
- Ritual Abuse
- Sexual Assault (Rape)
- Spiritual Abuse
Where to Go For Help
- Glossary of Intials and Jargon - By Vicki Polin
- Alternative Medicine/Holistic Resources
- Choosing Inpatient Treatment: When Good Choices Help and Bad Choices Hurt - By Nancy Shaufele
- Professionals Serving The Jewish Community
- Rabbis Experienced with Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Incest
Common Issues of Survivors of Childhood Abuse and Incest
- Common Coping Mechanisms Used by Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse - By Victoria Polin and Gail Roy
- Common Symptoms of Survivors of Childhood Abuse and Incest - By Victoria Polin and Gail Roy
  - Stress Relief
- Addictions
  - Children/Family Members of those with Addictions
  - Eating Disorders
  - Internet Addictions
  - Self Injury/Mutilation
  - Sex Addictions
  - Spending Addictions
- Boundary/Control Issues
- Crime Victim Compensation
- Cult Involvement and/or Searching for Alternative Spirituality
- Depression
- Dealing with Holidays
  - Forgiveness and the Jewish High Holy Days - By Marcia Cohn Spiegel
  - Surviving Hanukkah: Jewish Survivors of Childhood Abuse - By The Awareness Center, Inc.
  - Surviving The High Holidays - By The Awareness Center, Inc.
  - Surviving Passover: Jewish Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Incest - By Vicki Polin and Na'ama Yehuda
- Flashbacks, Nightmares and Abreactions
- Honoring Parents Who Are Abusive By Benzion Sorotzkin, Psy.D.
- Obsessive/Compulsive Behaviors
- Pregnancy and Childhood Sexual Abuse and Incest
- Prostitution/Trafficking
  - Incest, Pregnancy, Abortion and Halacha (Jewish Law) By Vicki Polin, Michael Salamon, and Na'ama Yehuda
- Questions to Ask Yourself Before Disclosing, Confronting or Going Public - By Vicki Polin
- Repressed Memories
- Self Esteem Issues
- Somatic Symptomology
- Suicidal Ideation
Specific Polulations
- Adoption and Foster Care
- Children and Adolescents
- Deaf and Blind Jewish Survivors of Sexual Violence
- Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual
- Gender Identity Issues
- Holocaust Survivors and/or Children of Holocaust Survivors
- Men's Issues
- Mentally and Intellectually Challenged Survivors
- Offenders: Problems Our Parents Wouldn't Speak Of
  - When A Family Member Molests: Reality, Conflict, and The Need For Support By Vicki Polin, Michael Salamon and Na'ama Yehuda
- Parenting Issues - Sexually Abuse Children
- Physically Challenged Survivors
- Using A Shadchan or Other Dating Service: Prevention of Date Rape, Marital Rape, Incest and Other Forms of Childhood Sexual Abuse
- Women's Issues
Clinical Diagnosis Commonly Given To Survivors of Childhood Trauma
- Anxiety Disorders
- Adjustment Disorders
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) formerly Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD)
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Legal Issues and Jewish Law (Halacha)
- Clergy as Mandated Reporters - By Vicki Polin
- Crime Victims Compensation
- How to Report Child Abuse: A Guide for the Practicing Mental Health Care Provider, Educators . . . - by Vicki Polin
- Political Issues and Resources Relating to Childhood Sexual Abuse
- Sex Offender Registry (Various States and Countries)
- Testifying as an Expert Witness in Child Abuse Cases - By Ann Jones
Parenting Issues
- Guidelines For Disciplining Children Who Have Been Abuse - By Vicki Polin
- Ways To Help Children With Their Feelings - By Honore M. Hugh
- What You Can Do When Parents Mistreat Their Children in Public - Developed by Parents Anonymous
Research
- Medical
- Psychological
- Statistics
Resources for Professionals
- Professional Organizations
  - Help I'm Burnt Out! Vicarious Victimization, Secondary Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Compassion Fatigue . . . - By Vicki Polin
  - How to Report Child Abuse: A Guide for the Practicing Mental Health Care Provider, Educators . . . - By Vicki Polin
  - Testifying as an Expert Witness in Child Abuse Cases - By Vicki Polin
- Rabbinical Resources
  - Clergy as Mandated Reporters - By Vicki Polin
  - Confronting Abuse In The Orthodox Community - By Rabbi Yosef Blau
  - Rabbis of The World . . . Can you hear me now? - By Kelly Greene
  - Sexual Abuse: Getting Your Community to Talk - By Vicki Polin and Na'ama Yehuda
  - Spirituality, Sexuality, and How Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Experience God - By Vicki Polin, Michael Salamon and Na'ama Yehuda
Suggested Books, Video's and Audio Tapes
Basic Judaism and Other Resources
Memorials to victim advocates
- In Memory of Eliesheva Buxbaum
- In Memory of Chezie Goldberger
Just For Fun
- Music For Your Soul (Neshema)

Listen to Vicki Polin, Founder of The Awareness Center speaks on radio show Ethicalife talk about "A Jewish Perspective on Child Sexual Abuse".

Watch the Panel Discussion after the showing of the film "Narrow Bridge", featuring: * Mesa Leventhal Baker, MD - Medical Director of the Baltimore Child Abuse Center; Senator Jim Brochin; Murray Levin, JD - Survivor of Rabbi Ephraim Shapiro; Israel Moskovitz - Director/Writer/Composer and Plays "Daniel Schneider"; Vicki Polin, MA, LCPC, NCC - Founder and Director of The Awareness Center, Inc.; Bob Russell - Legislative coordinator of SNAP; and Joy Silberg, PhD - Nationally renowned child psychologist, who specializes in sexual abuse.

WATCH CSPAN PROGRAM - Yeshvia University Law Professor - Marci Hamilton talks about her book "Justice Denied: What America Must Do to Protect Its Children (Once you get to the site, click on the WATCH button on the upper right hand side). Though the program discusses issues in the Catholic Church, the same problems occur in all fatihs, including the Jewish community.
Click here if you are considering filing a civil suit against your offender.

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Last Updated: 08/082008

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