BOOK | AUTHOR | REVIEWS | CONTENTS | BONUS DOWNLOADS | LINKS | DISCUSSION FORUM | SURVIVOR'S HEALING RETREAT | LETTERS TO SURVIVORS

Matt Atkinson is a domestic and sexual violence response professional with a background in work with trauma survivors. He has directed programs to prevent domestic and sexual violence, where he developed and implemented programs with schools, colleges, women's prisons, university sports teams, churches, and Indian tribes.

In 2004, he became the first male given the National Award for Outstanding Advocacy and Community Work in Ending Sexual Violence by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. In 2005 he was awarded "Most Therapeutic" by his professional peers.

In 2006 he began to teach college courses on domestic violence and crisis intervention as an adjunct professor. He also regularly presents trainings at workshops and conferences.

In 2009, Matt held a series of all-day training workships for therapists, funded through grants and organized by the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. The methods presented in "Resurrection After Rape" were taught to rooms packed to capacity with crisis workers and therapists.

Matt has directed a project to implement more than fifteen new rape crisis response programs to serve rape victims in rural and remote areas where such services had previously been unavailable. This project included the training of law enforcement, attorneys, victims' advocates, counselors, and program directors. Through this effort, several dozen nurses have also been trained to provide specialized medical care to victims of sexual assault.

In 2009, Matt and his wife designed a first-of-its-kind innovative "healing retreat" for survivors, which has become an annual event that attracts women from around the world. The event is designed around the concept that both spirituality and supportive friendships are essential aspects of recovery from trauma.

In 2011, his book "Letters To Survivors: Words of Comfort for Women Recovering from Rape" received two prestigious publishing awards. He is married and has two sons.

Contact by Email

I respond to every email I receive, although responses may take a while according to my schedule at the time. I really appreciate feedback and testimonials about "Resurrection After Rape." I'm eager to respond with comments of support and encouragement, although I obviously cannot provide aid in crisis, nor am I qualified to suggest clinical advice. As long as those limitations of mine are understood, I'd love to hear from you!

.