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We want to provide 1 - 1 counselling for parents/carers of sexually abused children for 16 weeks.

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About this cause

We are a group of people who are committed to addressing the injustice from the lack of support shown to the protective parent/carer of sexually abused children. Our aim is to ensure that other parent/carers are freed of the guilt, shame and isolation experienced when their child discloses sexual abuse and to reduce the impact of the trauma. ‘We stop and listen while the world carries on' We currently provide weekly drop in sessions weekly, a helpline service and text support along with referral to other agencies if required. In order to provide support to families in Bournemouth, we also offer non-abusive parents of 10 families 1 - 1 counselling for 16 weeks.

How this cause brings people in the community together

There is a chronic lack of support for non-abusive parents/carers and families after their child’s disclosure of sexual abuse. Through providing these services, we will be able to alleviate the isolation, trauma and distress by holistically supporting the non-abusive family of a sexually abused child within the Bournemouth community, as well as educating the wider community about this subject.