The SAIP counsellor individualizes counselling to meet the needs of the child or youth. Counselling may include activities, games, art, or play therapy.
All children and youth receive prevention education while in counselling.
This program provides support and education through individual sessions or workshops for parents and caregivers of children.
Services are available for children and youth up to the age of 19, and families dealing with child sexual abuse problems.
Children and families may be referred through :
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Victim Services programs
School Counsellor
Family Doctor
Self-Referral
Children may tell about abuse in a variety of ways. Some children may be obvious or direct in their statements; others may let you know indirectly through their behaviors.