Myth: Children who are sexually abused will never recover.

Fact: Many children are quite resilient, and with a combination of support from their parents or caregivers and effective counseling, they can and do recover from such experiences.

Source: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

 

 

     

See Our 'About Sexual Abuse' Page For More Information On...

Possible Signs of Sexual Abuse

How to Respond if Your Child Tells You S/He Was Sexually Abused

Why Children Don't Tell

 


Our Mission:

To restore dignity, trust, and hope to individuals and families traumatized by child sexual abuse through accessible and effective therapy, advocacy, and education.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prevention

Now Offering Stewards of Children!

This program focuses on adult education. It teaches adults specific strategies that they can take within their offices, community groups, or child-serving agencies to reduce the risk of child sexual abuse. Through externally validated research, the program has been demonstrated not only to increase adult awareness of child sexual abuse, but also has been shown to change adults behaviors. Combining a powerful video with adult survivor testimonies that give insight into how sexual offenders were successful gaining access to children, with a workbook designed to help adults to form plans of action to protect the children they are responsible for, this program is a wonderful addition to our prevention offerings. The Children's Center for Hope & Healing now has 2 staff certified to offer this training. Call for more information 770.532.6530.

In addition, the agency has a number of excellent speakers who are available to speak to your group about sexual abuse and how the community can work to keep all our children safer.

 

Good Touch, Bad Touch

The agency has personnel certified in the Good Touch, Bad Touch curriculum and can do presentations for young children on this topic. This program teaches children that "my body belongs to me." It helps children know what to do to get help if someone touches them or tries to touch them inappropriately. While many schools already teach this curriculum, those who have preschool groups, homeschool groups, and private school groups may be looking for certified trainers to offer the curriculum. Call to schedule.

 

Other Ways We Can Help

Training, Education, and Consultation: As experts in the field of sexual abuse and the treatment of children who have sexual behavior problems, the agency is available for consultation and educational workshops on a number of associated topics. To arrange a consultation, presentation, or in-service for your staff, civic group, church group, or group of school personnel, call 770.532.6530 to discuss your needs and how we can tailor a program to meet your needs.

 

Upcoming Prevention Trainings:

February:

23: 5:30 - 7:30 pm Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office, Facilitator - Brigette Barker. Cost: $10 (706) 482-2629

March:

15: 5:30 - 7:30 pm Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office, Facilitator - Brigette Barker. Cost: $10 (706) 482-2629

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you or Someone You Know Needs Help

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, please call 911. You can also make a report of suspected child abuse by calling the office of your local Department of Family and Children's Services (DFCS) or by calling the prevent child abuse hotline, toll-free: 1-800-CHILDREN (1-800-244-5373).

 

 

7 Tips to Protect Your Child From Sexual Abuse

This brief article, written by Executive Director, Dr. Rebecca Davis, offers some practical advice on what you can do to help protect your child from sexual abuse.

 

 

To Receive Help From Our Services

To receive help from one of our program services, simply call 770.532.6530 or fax a referral form to 770.532.7111.

All referrals should be sent to the Gainesville office. For fastest processing, fax referrals to 770.532.7111.

If you cannot fax in the form for some reason you may call in a referral: 770.532.6530 x 10. If you call to make a referral, you may have to leave a message and wait for a call back message from an intake specialist. When you receive a return call from the intake specialist, you will be asked for a detailed history so we can best serve you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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