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Touched : For Survivors of Sexual Assault Like Me Who Have Been Hurt by Church Folk and for Those Who Will Care

"[The author] makes visible the often silenced or ignored narratives of survivors of sexual violence in the church--including her own. Combining elements of memoir and theological reflection, this work helps those who have experienced sexual assault to give themselves permission to feel what th...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Smith, Shanell T.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Minneapolis : Fortress Press, 2020.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:"[The author] makes visible the often silenced or ignored narratives of survivors of sexual violence in the church--including her own. Combining elements of memoir and theological reflection, this work helps those who have experienced sexual assault to give themselves permission to feel what they feel and to find strength to stand up to the excuses and smokescreens that come from those who do not understand or who deny their trauma. Touched also helps caregivers learn how to respond effectively and compassionately to those seeking the refuge of a listening ear"--Back cover.
Descripción Física:1 online resource.
ISBN:9781506448169