What Child Victims Need

Children need help to get through sexual abuse. We offer free, confidential counseling services for both the victim and family.

 Children need to be believed. 

"I believe you and I'm glad you told me."
"I'm proud of you for telling me."
"You did the right thing by telling me."

Children need to hear that it is not their fault.

"I'm really sorry that happened to you."
"I want you to know it is not your fault."
"You didn't do anything wrong."
"You are not bad."

Children need to know that they are not the only one.

1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually assaulted before they are 18 years old.

Children need permission to have feelings

"That must have been really scary when…?"

Children need to know what will happen next.

"I will be here to help you through this."
Do not make promises you can’t keep.