Support for families

Sexual Abuse-Focused Education (SAFE) services are available to non-offending parents and caregivers of children or adolescents who are enrolled in KCSARC’s trauma-specific therapy and/or legal advocacy services.

KCSARC parent educators work with parents/caregivers one-on-one, helping parents and caregivers understand trauma reactions and other effects of the abuse so they can support their child.

Typical topics include learning about:

• Victim needs: This includes the impact of sexual abuse on child victims, how caregivers can support healing, and age/developmental considerations.
• How sex offenders groom victims: The more we understand and recognize grooming strategies, motivation and persistence involved in abuse, the better we can prevent it from happening.
• Building resilience: Hands-on skills and practices to help build resilient kids after trauma.
• Discipline: Using positive discipline strategies after sexual abuse, with an emphasis on understanding child development.
• Internet safety: How abusers access children online, and safety tips specific to a digital age.

Note: KCSARC does not accept outside referrals for this program as it is not designed to be a standalone service. Service applicability is assessed after clients are enrolled in therapy and/or legal advocacy.