The goal of the Child and Youth Sexual Abuse Response Program is to provide crisis, short-term and long-term counselling to children under the age of 18 who have been sexually victimized, as well as counselling services to the non-offending members of their families.

Crisis support staff work closely with the Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Aid Society to assess and screen referrals.

There are two components to this program:

1. A crisis/support service to address immediate post disclosure needs.
2. Ongoing treatment, both short-term and long-term for sexual abuse victims, sexual assault victims, children demonstrating sexualized behaviour, and treatment for the non-offending members of their families.

Principles of the Program

We believe in:

• A system response that enhances the dignity and strengths of our clients.
• Providing a safe, supportive, educational and informed service.
• A commitment to quality service demonstrated through respect and understanding.
• Promoting comprehensive service planning through partnerships with our families and community resources.

Our Role

• Completing assessments and individual service plans, in consultation with clients
• Linking community services and resources
• Providing support, education and counselling
• Providing court support, as required
• Teaching and enhancing coping skills
• Advocacy

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