Released on: September 11, 2008, 4:44 pm

Press Release Author: Stephanie L. Jones, LLC

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Press Release Summary: Speaker, sexual abuse advocate, and author of The Enemy
Between My Legs, Stephanie L. Jones, will share her story of enduring and overcoming
many years of child sexual abuse. She will provide healing tips for abuse victims
and prevention tips for parents and caretakers.

Press Release Body: Chicago’s eta Creative Arts Foundation Welcomes Author Stephanie
L. Jones

Detroit, MI – Calling all parents, teenagers, sexual abuse victims, and advocacy
groups – eta Creative Arts Foundation will host author, speaker, and sexual abuse
advocate, Stephanie L. Jones, for a candid discussion about the long-term effects of
child molestation. On Thursday, September 18th, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Jones, author of
The Enemy Between My Legs, will share how she was able to overcome years of child
molestation, as well as share prevention tips for parents and caretakers.

“We are very pleased to have Stephanie do this book signing and discuss a \"silent
issue\" that has long plagued the African-American community. It is said that once
we know better, we do better. It is our hope that this discussion will shed a light
on this subject and help those exposed to the problem better understand how to deal
with it,” says Marta White, eta Creative Arts Foundation Task Force Consultant.

In her bold and compelling book Jones tackles the tough subject of child sexual
abuse. Readers are uninhibitedly allowed into the heart and soul of a sexual abuse
survivor. Jones shares how over seven years of child molestation, which began at age
five, haunted her and continuously resurfaced in her teenage and adult life in the
forms of promiscuity, substance abuse, and difficulties in maintaining interpersonal
relationships.

“It’s very difficult to tell a young person not to have sex once they’ve been
molested. No one could tell me not to. My first sexual experience was at age five.
I had been touched, kissed, and fondled so much as a child that by age of 13, I
didn’t want it to stop,” says Jones.

Jones is not alone. Shockingly, one in three females and one in five males are
sexually abused. According to the organizations Darkness to Light and
ChildHelp.com, the effects of sexual abuse extend far beyond the years in which it
actually takes place and ends. What’s even more shocking is that studies also reveal
that 90% of sexual abuse cases occur at the hands of a family member, close family
friend, or trusted leader.

• 66% of teen pregnancies and abortions are preceded by sexual assault.
• 96% of teen prostitutes were sexual abuse victims.
• 75% of rapists were sexual abuse victims.
• 60% of children who experience abuse and neglect are more likely to be arrested.
• Sexual abuse victims often suffer self-esteem, health, financial and weight
problems.

“Sexual abuse is a taboo subject. No one wants to talk about it,” says Jones. “When
it is discussed people tend to reference internet predators, priests, neighborhood
pedophiles and strangers lurking in the park, but most sexual abuse takes place
right in our homes between fathers, daughters, mothers, siblings, uncles, aunts, and
other family members. We need to address what’s happening in our very own
families!”

The Enemy Between My Legs, an Amazon Top 100 selling book, has been featured in
numerous magazines, newspapers, and on radio shows around the world. This event is
free and open to the public.

Stephanie L. Jones is a highly sought-after speaker for schools, churches, and
organizations. Having suffered over years of sexual abuse, she knows the effects
that it can have on a victim’s life. For book reviews or to schedule and interview,
please contact 313.493.0001, media@stephanieljones.com, or visit
www.stephanieljones.com.




Web Site: http://www.stephanieljones.com

Contact Details: Stephanie L. Jones, LLC
P.O.B. 401363
Redford, MI 48240
313-493-0001
media@stephanieljones.com