Recommended reading and members' picks
SAAN’s Recommended Reading page offers a curated selection of powerful books on sexual assault advocacy, trauma recovery, and survivor empowerment. This collection includes foundational works in the field, covering topics such as trauma healing, mental health, and resilience for both survivors and supporters. Notably, several books are authored by SAAN members, marked with an asterisk (*), and provide unique insights rooted in lived experience. These resources are invaluable for advocates, survivors, and allies seeking to deepen their understanding of the complexities of sexual violence and healing.
How to Best Help a Sexual Assault & Rape Survivor: With 10 Easy Steps to Guide You
Breathe: Finding Freedom to Thrive in Relationships After Childhood Sexual Abuse
The Right to Innocence: Healing the Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Invisible Target: Breaking the Cycle of Educator Sexual Abuse
Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Resurrection After Rape: A Guide to Transforming from Victim to Survivor
Healing Steps: A Gentle Path to Recovery for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
On the Threshold of Hope: Opening the Door to Healing for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Ghosts in the Bedroom: A Guide for the Partners of Incest Survivors
Survivors Thrive: A View of the Battered Women's Movement
Leaping Upon the Mountains: Men Proclaiming Victory over Sexual Child Abuse
Listen to the Cry of the Child: The Deafening Silence of Sexual Abuse