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Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA) ASCA is a national non profit organization for both men and women dedicated to serving the needs of adult survivors of child abuse. ASCA's goal is to break the silence surrounding child abuse and thereby ending the cycle of abuse for the benefit of the next generation. Through our Australia-wide network of survivors, supporters and professionals, ASCA helps to break down the sense of isolation and alienation that many survivors feel. ASCA is working to ensure that all survivors will be able to access to the help they need, as well as engaging the Australian community to raise awareness about this important issue. There are hundreds of thousands of victimized children and adults in our community, and we must work together to break down the silence on child abuse. |
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| Through research, professional education and advocacy, the Centre aims to enhance life opportunities for children in Australia who are at risk of abuse or neglect. | ||||
Australian and New Zealand Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ANZATSA) The Australian and New Zealand Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers is dedicated to community protection and safety, through the promotion of professional standards, practices and education in sex offender management, treatment, assessment and research.
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This is a new website for teenagers who are living with family violence - witnessing domestic violence, experiencing physical or sexual abuse or neglect. It provides information to help young people identify forms of abuse and violence in families, stories, answers to questions about telling professionals or child protection, ideas on dealing with feelings, safety planning, services available, and how to help a friend. |
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| Child Abuse Consultancy Education and Training (CACET) offers a wide range of seminars designed to equip professionals and volunteers who work with children to manage and appropriately respond to suspicions of, or disclosures of, child maltreatment throughout Australia and the Asia/Pacific region. Its primary goal is to protect children from all forms of abuse and sexual exploitation. | ||||
| In September 2001 ECPAT Australia was incorporated into a new organization called Child Wise, which is part of a global network of organizations working together for the elimination of child prostitution, child sex tourism, child pornography and the trafficking of children for sexual purposes. | ||||
| CPS began in 1896, and was responsible for investigating and reporting on child abuse and neglect until welfare policy and legislative reform in 1985 resulted in changes to its role, but not to its ultimate objective: the reduction of child abuse and neglect. The CPS is responsible for a number of family support programs. | ||||
Contact The Salvation Army Counseling Services or find out more.find out more The Salvation Army Counseling Service provides professional counseling for children around issues such as surviving abuse, behavioral problems and dealing with parents’ divorce/ separation. |
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| The Australian Section of Defence for Children International is the local link in a global chain of children's rights agencies recognized by the United Nations. The Convention on the Rights of the Child focuses on people under 18 years of age. It sets out the principles which guide DCI's actions and campaigns: children's rights to protection, provision, promotion and participation. | ||||
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Children and young people who are victims of child abuse need support. This topic provides information on where to go for help, support services and what to do if you or someone you know has been abused. |
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| Kids Help Line provides professional counseling service accessible to all Australian children; facilitates more productive relationships with parents, teachers and care givers; advocates on behalf of children and young people where their interests are ignored or unrepresented; and provides information on support services in the caller's local area. | ||||
National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) NAPCAN works for the prevention of all forms of child abuse and neglect and towards greater community awareness of child abuse and neglect as a major issue facing our nation. Services include: provision of community education material which has universal application utilised by government departments, agencies, community groups, schools, hospitals and police; biannual national conference with a prevention focus; and initiation and national coordination of National Child Protection Week (held annually). There are separate offices in each state. |
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| Save the Children aims to ensure all children, regardless of gender, race, country of origin or religious belief have the means of survival, receive protection and have access to nutrition, primary health care and basic education. It works for a world that respects and values each child, that listens to children and learns, and where all children have hope and opportunity. | ||||
State and Territory Departments Responsible for Protecting Children Information relating to child protection notifications, investigations and substantiations, is broken down by the different States and Territories. |
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The Salvation Army provides a wide variety of support options for children. |
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The Salvation Army Counseling Service Do you feel you could benefit from talking with a professionally trained counselor? Perhaps you would like to clarify some personal issues with someone who understands and cares, and to work with a counselor towards positive change and resolution. The Salvation Army Counseling Service offers Christian compassion and support, guidance and counsel to individuals, couples and families. The service is open to people of all ages, and in all walks of life. Our counselors are skilled and accredited professionals who are active in their Christian faith. All are committed to giving the highest quality of care and maintaining strict confidentiality. |
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State and Territory Departments Responsible for Protecting Children This list provides information on Australian State and Territory Departments responsible for issues dealing with child protection. |
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Counselors Sexual Abuse/Trauma Private Practitioners - NSW Child Sexual Abuse Counseling - SA |
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your a survivor please know that personal therapy is crucial
to your well being and recovery. Free counseling is available
in USA through a nonprofit organization called VOCA. Or call
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Warning signs of child abuse is taking place or may have taken place. These are generally encountered in magnified proportions. * Failure to thrive * Passivity Some abused children may become: * Addictive behavior * Aggressive Adult survivors of abuse including sibling abuse may suffer from some
of these symptoms. These symptoms may vary in degree according to type
and duration of abuse. Recognizing symptoms is an important first step
in recovery. Dena Lambert - © 2002 Pagewise |
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Warning Signs for Child Abuse or Neglect There are often certain recognizable physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse or neglect. The following signs, by themselves, may not be conclusive evidence of a problem, but serve as indicators of the possibility that a problem exists.
* Bruising, welts or burns that cannot be sufficiently explained; particularly
bruises on the face, lips, and mouth of infants or on several surface planes
at the same time; Signs of Sexual Abuse * Difficulty walking or sitting; Signs of Emotional Injury * Speech disorders; Signs of Neglect * Lack of medical or dental care; Each case of child abuse or neglect is individual. The child who has been hurt is always the victim. © 2008 Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
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