Foster, J. M. (2011). An Analysis of Trauma Na rratives Perceptions of Children on the Experience of Sexual Sex ual Abuse (Doctoral dissertation, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL). Retrieved from http://stars.library.ucf.edu/ cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3034&context=etd This doctoral dissertation explores the effects of sexual abuse on children and adult survivors. It explains that sexual abuse hinders proper growth and development, with the risk of this even greater for younger children. They are exposed to more risk for mental health issues like anxiety, depression, anger, cognitive distortions, d istortions, posttraumatic stress disorder, dissociation, dissociation, identity disturbance, affect dysregulation, interpersonal problems, substance abuse, self-mutilation, bulimia, unsafe or dysfunctional sexual behavior, somatization, aggression, suicidality, and personality disorder. There are 4 types of sexual abuse- abuse by a family member when the non-offending parent doesn’t know, abuse by a family member when the non-offending parent knows, abuse by a trusted authority outside of the family, and abuse by a stranger. The effects of child sexual abuse on adult survivors are largely the same as the effects on children, causing both interpersonal and intrapersonal issues. Dr. Foster has expertise in the study of child sexual abuse and the treatment of its effects. She received her Ph.D. in counselor education from the University of Central Florida. The author has worked as a mental health he alth counselor and has taught master’s level cou rses at Western Michigan University. She objectively presents the effects of child sexual abuse and the effectiveness of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for children. The dissertation won the University of Central Florida’s Outstanding Dissertation Award. The paper was completed in 2011 but is the most comprehensive source on every aspect of both child sexual abuse and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. This dissertation covers every aspect of child sexual abuse, and all methods of treatment for lasting symptoms. Under “Transcription of the Narratives”, Foster explains that the quality of the scanned documents, the ability of the researcher to understand the child’s writing, and confidential information may have produced some error in the researchers’ findings. However, the 49 unknown words and data points from the scanned documents accounted for only 1% of the data. Also, outside sources, such as A Meta-Analysis of the Published Research on the Effects of Child Sexual Abuse, were found to authenticate the author’s evidence. This article from the Journal of Psychology corroborates Foster’s claims that post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, suicide, and sexual promiscuity are linked to child sexual abuse ab use by including these in their list of things related to CSA. The work is appropriately directed towards any individual who does not know of the widespread military use of schools. By compiling a plethora of sources that backup her claim, Foster wishes to present the benefits of a certain method in treating these symptoms.