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"This manual is a much-needed addition to the field of child protection. The research that went into this training manual and the brilliance of how it was put together sheds light on the complexity of a sexual abuse investigation. Until now, there has never been such a comprehensive resource available. It could be used as a training manual as well as a resource for new and seasoned child protection workers because it provides foundational information and concrete tools that will help workers develop skills and an understanding that can be implemented immediately in the their job as protection workers. This manual will help develop an understanding of sexual abuse on a very different level then you may have ever thought possible. In this manual, you will learn about the motivation of the abuser, the factors behind the secrecy, factors that have led to the disclosure of sexual abuse and about your own biases and how your biases influence the investigation. It provides tangible steps and tools for planning a sexual abuse investigation, conducting the interviews, and properly weighing the evidence to determine the validity of the allegation with confidence. This manual will help lay the foundation for the ongoing work that children and families need to move towards surviving and thriving despite the abuse they have endured.”

— Jessica Sharrow, Family Service Worker