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The first book written specifically for men, Victims No Longer examines the changing cultural attitudes toward male survivors of incest and other sexual trauma. Now, in this second edition, this invaluable resource continues to offer compassionate and practical advice, supported by personal anecdotes and statements of male survivors.

A chilling exposé of corporate corruption and government cover-ups, this account of a nationwide child-trafficking and pedophilia ring in the United States tells a sordid tale of corruption in high places. The scandal originally surfaced during an investigation into Omaha, Nebraska's failed Franklin Federal Credit Union that went beyond the Midwest, ultimately to Washington, DC.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER The gripping, true story of one woman’s battle to expose and shut down a criminal online porn empire. Pornhub was the 10th most visited site on the Internet, often praised as a progressive champion of women. Then one day, an activist discovered a secret they had been...

From the time she was a little girl, Maryam rebelled against the terrible second-class existence that was her destiny as an Afghan woman. She had witnessed the miserable fate of her grandmother and three aunts, and wished she had been born a boy. As a feisty teenager in Kabul, she was outraged when the Russians invaded her country. After she made a public show of defiance, she had to flee the country for her life. A new life of freedom seemed within her grasp, but her father arranged a traditional marriage to a fellow Afghan, who turned out to be a violent man....

Featuring a new preface by feminist icon Gloria Steinem, and a new foreword by Salamishah Tillet, PhD, Rutgers University Professor of African American Studies and Creative Writing “Essential. . . . It is nonpolemical, lucid, and speaks eloquently not only to the victims of acquaintance rape...

One ordinary spring morning in Reykjavik, Iceland, Thordis Elva kisses her son and partner good-bye before boarding a plane to do a remarkable thing: fly 7,000 miles to South Africa to confront the man who raped her when she was just 16. Meanwhile, in Sydney, Australia, Tom Stranger nervously embarks on an equally life-changing journey to meet Thordis, wondering whether he is worthy of this milestone.

As Prime Minister for three years and Home Secretary for six years, Theresa May confronted a series of issues in which the abuse of power led to devastating results for individuals and significantly damaged the reputation of, and trust in, public institutions and politicians. From the Hillsborough and Grenfell tragedies, to the Daniel Morgan case and parliamentary scandals, the powerful repeatedly chose to use their power not in the interests of the powerless but to serve themselves or to protect the organisation to which they belonged.

Twenty-five years after the existence of Nixon's secret White House recordings became known, the tapes were released. These tapes dominated the final two years of Nixon's presidency and almost single-handedly forced his resignation. In Abuse of Power, the listener is invited into the Oval Office with Nixon and the White House staff as they try to distance themselves from the firestorm of allegations being leveled at them. Packed with revelations, these recordings offer a spellbinding portrait of raw power and a Shakespearean depiction of a king and his court.

For over two decades it's been public knowledge that there has been an ongoing problem with immigrant grooming gangs in the UK. Unfortunately, the prevailing "political correctness" and fear of being labelled "racist" caused social services, police, the court system, press, and politicians to dodge the issue, even going so far as labelling the victims as child-prostitutes and blaming them for their own abuse. Countless government reports and reviews over those decades were carried out, but successively the recommendations were ignored, side-lined, or defunded over time.

Trump's enemies set out to remove him from office even before his inauguration - which culminated in an election-year impeachment trial.

The chickens are coming home to roost for the corrupt officials, mainstream media, and Democratic operatives who ruined the life of an innocent American in an attempt to subvert our democracy. Carter Page, the man at the center of one of the worst scandals in our country’s history, reveals how our nation’s top law-enforcement officials abused their power and framed an innocent American citizen in their effort to take down Donald Trump.

Legal Abuse Explained is a powerful new podcast created by Ingrid Dutton, creator of the 1 in 3 Podcast, and Karen Tosoni, founder of After Awareness. Together, they shine a light on one of the most overlooked but devastating realities: legal abuse.Drawing from their personal experiences Ingrid and Karen bring both compassion and expertise to this topic. As the podcast host, Ingrid will equip listeners with vital information as she interviews experts in the legal, emotional and financial fields. These experts will provide practical strategies, legal insights, and emotional tools to navigate ...

Abuse: Survival Stories presents I Reclaim My Voice, provides a platform for men and women who have experienced domestic violence, psychological abuse and sexual abuse, to share their stories so that they may reclaim their voices and help put an end to suffering in silence.brbr I Reclaim My Voice features survivors of domestic violence, psychological abuse and sexual abuse sharing their stories, as well as powerful spoken word performances and interviews with renowned advocates against abuse. Our message is one of growth, compassion, and peace.brbr We believe that abuse thrives on silence and ...

We’re starting the conversation about sexual abuse to inform and offer legal support for listeners, by discussing recent cases and topics which have been ignored for too long.

Journalist and Jezebel staff writer Kylie Cheung exposes the insidious--and often unseen--connections among domestic abuse, state-based violence, political disenfranchisement, and the carceral state. For readers of The Revolution Starts at Home, Feminism for the 99%, and Good and Mad. Incisive...

"A New Front Against Domestic Abuse: The Hairstylist's Chair" is from the December 16, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Christine Hauser and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Abuses of Young Refugees in Denmark Reflect Perils Across Europe" is from the December 19, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Martin Selsoe Sorensen and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Abuse Allegations Taint Post-Rio Glow for US Gymnastics" is from the September 13, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Juliet Macur and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Hastert Sentenced to 15 Months, and Apologizes for Sex Abuse" is from the April 27, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Monica Davey, Julie Bosman and Mitch Smith and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Senate Passes Broad Bill to Combat Drug Abuse" is from the March 10, 2016, US section of The New York Times. It was written by Jennifer Steinhauer and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.