Please Tell: A Child's Story About Sexual Abuse (Early Steps) - Softcover

A young girl recounts how she was sexually abused by her uncle when she was four years old, and how her parents and other adults stopped him and have helped her, and advises other children facing the same problem to tell someone about it as soon as possible.A girl tells how she was sexually abused by her uncle when she was four years old, and how her parents and other adults stopped him and have helped her, and advises other children facing this problem to tell someone

Nine year old Jessie's words and illustrations help other sexually abused children know that they're not alone, that it's OK to talk about their feelings, and that the abuse wasn't their fault. Reaching out to other children in a way that no adult can, Jessie's words carry the message, It's o.k. to tell; help can come when you tell. Please Tell is an excellent tool for therapists, counselors, child protection workers, teachers, and parents dealing with children affected by sexual abuse. Jessie's story adds a sense of hope for what should be, and the knowledge that the child protection system can work for children. Simple, direct, and from the heart, Jessie gives children the permission and the courage to deal with sexual abuse.