You may be contacting us because you want to find help for your client, or because you want to develop your skills in responding to adults who have been subjected to child sexual abuse. To view resources available for your client you can visit the Help for Me section of this website.
You can find helpful resources such as Tips for Responding, and Accessing Mental Health Care plans under the Resources section.
If you are interested in professional training you can learn about these opportunities under the Courses tab in the menu bar.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
People who have been subjected to childhood sexual abuse and their families and friends contact us for a variety of reasons.
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse may face a range of issues, effects of abuse and emotions, which may include:
- Fear and/or consequences of not being believed
- Shame
- Guilt
- Depression
- Low self-esteem
- Self-blame
- Suicidal feelings
- Concerns about relationships
- Health and safety concerns.
We are able to refer professionals and survivors to a range of supports including:
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such as counselling, support groups and advocacy. |
| Courses |
including professional training opportunities.
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offering a variety of different perspectives and styles. |
Respond SA is a statement by Relationships Australia (SA) of our commitment to ensuring that there are appropriate and effective responses to adults who have been subjected to childhood sexual abuse.