Joelle Casteix

A successful writer and blogger, Joelle Casteix is also a leading expert on the prevention and exposure of childhood sexual abuse and cover-up, especially within institutions such as the Catholic Church. A former journalist, educator, and public relations professional, Joelle has taken her own experience as a victim of childhood sex crimes and devoted her career to exposing abuse, advocating on behalf of survivors, and sharing abuse-prevention strategies for parents and communities. Joelle's...See more

A successful writer and blogger, Joelle Casteix is also a leading expert on the prevention and exposure of childhood sexual abuse and cover-up, especially within institutions such as the Catholic Church. A former journalist, educator, and public relations professional, Joelle has taken her own experience as a victim of childhood sex crimes and devoted her career to exposing abuse, advocating on behalf of survivors, and sharing abuse-prevention strategies for parents and communities. Joelle's other books include The Compassionate Response: How to Help and Empower the Adult Victim of Child Sexual Abuse , and Yes, My Son. Wine Is One of the Five Food Groups . See less