my body belongs to me by jill starishevsky

Starishevsky for taking on this project.” -Kimberley Clayton Blaine, MA, MFT Stop the Silence: Stop Child Sexual Abuse, Inc., “Prevention is key when it comes to children’s personal safety. “With an easy rhyme and attractive pictures, this book will help both adults and children enter into a conversation about a subject that is often extremely hard for anyone to speak about, privately or publicly.” -Pamela Pine, PhD, MPH “Finally, a book that explains to children in a clear, understandable way what child sexual abuse is, why it’s not their fault and why it is critical to tell an adult when it happens.” -Ross Ellis, Founder and CEO, Love Our Children, USA '.In only 19 sentences, this simple book will empower children while promoting open communication.' Parents and educators will find it a vital tool to initiate a lifesaving dialogue. Children will respond to the rhyming text and bright illustrations. Geared toward children ages 3-10, it tells the story of a child who is touched by an uncle's friend and tells a parent. It assures them that it’s OK to tell a parent or teacher if someone touches their “private parts.” Starishevsky has crafted a book that speaks to children - it makes them aware that when it comes to their bodies, there are boundaries. She lives in Pembroke Pines, Florida.“Finally, a book that explains to children in a clear, understandable way what child sexual abuse is.”įree Spirit Publishing is pleased to announce the publication of My Body Belongs to Me, its much anticipated, critically acclaimed book by New York City child abuse and sex crimes prosecutor Jill Starishevsky. When Angela is not working, she enjoys spending time in her studio creating works of art using batik, watercolor, pastels, and charcoal or relaxing at the beach with her family. in Illustration from Academy of Art University to go along with her two other graduate degrees in Bilingual Education and Reading Education, a B.A. She also works as an adjunct professor and freelance writer. She lives in New York City.Īngela Padrón is a writer and illustrator of children's books and educational material. A mother of three, Jill has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show and is a prevention specialist who, through media appearances and public speaking events, teaches how to recognize and prevent child sexual abuse. Her mission to protect children, along with her love of poetry, inspired My Body Belongs to Me. Jill Starishevsky has been an assistant district attorney in New York City since 1997, where she has prosecuted thousands of sex offenders and dedicated her career to seeking justice for victims of child abuse and sex crimes.

My body belongs to me by jill starishevsky