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Cry for Help Report 2008
This report is the result of a comprehensive research inquiry into client and worker experiences of disclosure and help-seeking amongst adult survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA).

Research participants were recruited from Respond SA, the first designated service in South Australia established to address the significant unmet need of adult survivors of CSA. The report was prepared by a consortium of researchers: Jan Breckenridge, Joan Cunningham and Karen Jennings.

I don’t know how to say this...
I’ve never spoken about this before…
I’ve just had a memory…

I want to believe her but…
I reacted badly when she told me, what do I do now?
My friend needs help

Am I responding helpfully?
What else do I need to take into account?
Where do I learn more?
I’m feeling really stuck

The 2010 Training Calendar is now available!

Registry of Skilled Practitioners
Relationships Australia (SA) has developed a Registry of Skilled Practitioners who are able to provide therapeutic services to individuals and groups of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA).

It's not your fault
A new booklet to help men who were sexually abused as children to shed shame and guilt, was launched at Relationships Australia (SA) in Hindmarsh on Thursday, 30 October 2008.

Speak Out - What do you know about child sexual abuse?
Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse are trained to speak with community groups and health services about their experiences. Read this article for details to book a speaker.

Respond SA is produced by Relationships Australia (SA)