The Awareness Center, Inc. - is the Jewish Coalition Against Sexual Abuse/Assault (JCASA)

The Awareness Center, Inc. has been inundated withphone calls and emails from survivors, parents and others concerned individualswith cases where someone has been sexually victimized. We have had so manypeople contacting us we are having an extremely difficult time keeping upwith the demand.

At this time we are purely a volunteer basedorganization. We are working on finding thefunding necessaryso that we may be able to hire staff. Due to this human power crunch we havebeen forced to create a waiting list to help individuals who call us forhelp. Please be patient with us. Your call and e-mails are important tous.

Disclaimer: Inclusion in this website does notconstitute a recommendation or endorsement. Individuals must decide forthemselves whether the resources meet their own personal needs.

1. The Awareness Center, Inc.
   • The Awareness Center's Brochure  
   • Certification Program for Rabbis, Cantors and Other Community Leaders  
   • Articles Written by The Awareness Center
   • In The News - The Awareness Center
   • Make a Donation - Your Financial Support is Needed!
     • Shop at Amazon and Help Support The Awareness Center, Inc.
   • Mission Statement
   • Resource Guide for Jewish Survivors of Childhood Trauma
   • Call For Resources
   • Policies Addressing Victimization and Offenders
   • Networking/Advocacy/Self-Help Groups Sponsored By The Awareness Center
   • Vicki Polin - Executive Director
   • Volunteer and Employment Opportunities

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2. Anti-Semitism, Sexual Abuse, and The Jewish Community

   
   

3. Lashon Hara ('derogatory speech, that is true')

   
   

4. Definition of Terms relating to Sexual Victimization

   
   

5. Finding A Rabbi: Tips for Survivors of Sexual Violence
   • Rabbis, Confidentiality and Other Ethical Issues

     
     

6. Rabbis who Publicly Support the Efforts of The Awareness Center, Inc.

   
   

7. History of Child Abuse and Neglect Laws

   
   

8. It can even happen to the daughters of Kings

   
   

9. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

   
   

10. Where To Report Child Sexual Exploitation On The Internet
    • CyberTip
    • Internet Fraud Complaint Center

      
      

11. Types of Abuse
    • Child Pornography
      • Where To Report Child Sexual Exploitation On The Internet
      • CyberTip
    • Childhood Sexual Abuse and Incest
    • Clergy Abuse: Rabbis, Cantors and Other Trusted Officials
      • Sexually Reactive Children and Juvenile Sex Offenders
    • Cults, Missionaries and the Jewish Community
    • Domestic Violence
    • Political Torture
    • Professional Exploitation
      • Cost of Abuse
    • Ritual Abuse
    • Sexual Assault (Rape)
    • Spiritual Abuse

      
      

12. Where to Go For Help
    • Glossary of Intials and Jargon - By Vicki Polin
    • Alternative Medicine/Holistic Resources
    • Choosing Inpatient Treatment: When Good Choices Help and Bad Choices Hurt - By Nancy Shaufele
    • Professionals Serving The Jewish Community
    • Rabbis Experienced with Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Incest

      
      

13. Common Issues of Survivors of Childhood Abuse and Incest
    • Common Coping Mechanisms Used by Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse - By Victoria Polin and Gail Roy
    • Common Symptoms of Survivors of Childhood Abuse and Incest - By Victoria Polin and Gail Roy
      • Stress Relief
    • Addictions
      • Children/Family Members of those with Addictions
      • Eating Disorders
      • Internet Addictions
      • Self Injury/Mutilation
      • Sex Addictions
      • Spending Addictions
    • Boundary/Control Issues
    • Crime Victim Compensation
    • Cult Involvement and/or Searching for Alternative Spirituality
    • Depression
    • Dealing with Holidays
      • Forgiveness and the Jewish High Holy Days - By Marcia Cohn Spiegel
      • Surviving Hanukkah: Jewish Survivors of Childhood Abuse - By The Awareness Center, Inc.
      • Surviving The High Holidays - By The Awareness Center, Inc.
      • Surviving Passover: Jewish Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Incest - By Vicki Polin and Na'ama Yehuda
    • Flashbacks, Nightmares and Abreactions
    • Honoring Parents Who Are Abusive  By Benzion Sorotzkin, Psy.D.
    • Obsessive/Compulsive Behaviors
    • Pregnancy and Childhood Sexual Abuse and Incest
    • Prostitution/Trafficking
      • Incest, Pregnancy, Abortion and Halacha (Jewish Law)  By Vicki Polin, Michael Salamon, and Na'ama Yehuda
    • Questions to Ask Yourself Before Disclosing, Confronting or Going Public - By Vicki Polin
    • Repressed Memories
    • Self Esteem Issues
    • Somatic Symptomology
    • Suicidal Ideation

      
      

14. Specific Polulations
    • Adoption and Foster Care
    • Children and Adolescents
    • Deaf and Blind Jewish Survivors of Sexual Violence
    • Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual
    • Gender Identity Issues
    • Holocaust Survivors and/or Children of Holocaust Survivors
    • Men's Issues
    • Mentally and Intellectually Challenged Survivors
    • Offenders:  Problems Our Parents Wouldn't Speak Of
      • When A Family Member Molests: Reality, Conflict, and The Need For Support  By Vicki Polin, Michael Salamon and Na'ama Yehuda
    • Parenting Issues - Sexually Abuse Children
    • Physically Challenged Survivors
    • Using A Shadchan or Other Dating Service: Prevention of Date Rape, Marital Rape, Incest and Other Forms of Childhood Sexual Abuse
    • Women's Issues

      
      

15. Clinical Diagnosis Commonly Given To Survivors of Childhood Trauma
    • Anxiety Disorders
    • Adjustment Disorders
    • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
    • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) formerly Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD)
    • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

      
      

16. Legal Issues and Jewish Law (Halacha)
    • Clergy as Mandated Reporters - By Vicki Polin
    • Crime Victims Compensation
    • How to Report Child Abuse: A Guide for the Practicing Mental Health Care Provider, Educators . . . - by Vicki Polin
    • Political Issues and Resources Relating to Childhood Sexual Abuse
    • Sex Offender Registry (Various States and Countries)
    • Testifying as an Expert Witness in Child Abuse Cases (Emotional, Physical and Sexual Abuse) - By Ann Jones

      
      

17. Parenting Issues
    • Guidelines For Disciplining Children Who Have Been Abuse - By Vicki Polin
    • Ways To Help Children With Their Feelings - By Honore M. Hugh
    • What You Can Do When Parents Mistreat Their Children in Public - Developed by Parents Anonymous

      
      

18. Research
    • Medical
    • Psychological
    • Statistics

      
      

19. Resources for Professionals
    • Professional Organizations
      • Help I'm Burnt Out! Vicarious Victimization, Secondary Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Compassion Fatigue . . . - By Vicki Polin
      • How to Report Child Abuse: A Guide for the Practicing Mental Health Care Provider, Educators . . . - By Vicki Polin
      • Testifying as an Expert Witness in Child Abuse Cases - By Vicki Polin

        
        

    • Rabbinical Resources
      • Clergy as Mandated Reporters - By Vicki Polin
      • Confronting Abuse In The Orthodox Community - By Rabbi Yosef Blau
      • Rabbis of The World . . . Can you hear me now? - By Kelly Greene
      • Sexual Abuse:  Getting Your Community to Talk - By Vicki Polin and Na'ama Yehuda
      • Spirituality, Sexuality, and How Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Experience God - By Vicki Polin, Michael Salamon and Na'ama Yehuda
20. Suggested Books, Video's and Audio Tapes

    
    

21. Basic Judaism and Other Resources

    
    

22. Memorials to victim advocates
    • In Memory of Eliesheva Buxbaum
    • In Memory of Chezie Goldberger

    
    

23. Just For Fun
    • Music For Your Soul (Neshema)