It's hard to know what to do - or even say - when you find out that someone you love has survived childhood abuse. And it's all too easy to do or say the WRONG thing and unintentionally cause your loved one even more pain. Supportive family members and friends can be a wonderful source of strength, so do take the time to inform yourself and be the best support you can.

For families and partners of survivors..

Dating A Survivor

Eating Disorders - What You Can (And Can't) Do

Getting A Loved One to Change

If Your Spouse Was Abused

My Partner is a Survivor of Incest. What Do I Need to Know?

Recovery from Incest: A Family Plan

Self-care for Friends and Family

Supporting Survivors of Abuse

Understanding Dysfunctional Patterns In Your Family

Click here for links to support groups

For teachers ..

Lesson Plans on Dealing with Bullies

For People Who Work with Children: Recognising Signs of Abuse

Click below for further reading:

Adults Talking to Adults about CSA

The Evil of Inaction

How to Help Someone with Panic Disorder

How to Help Someone You Know Get into Therapy

If You Know Someone Who Has Been Sexually Abused

Intervention: How to Help Someone with a Drug or Alcohol Problem

Maybe I Have A Friend with an Eating Problem

Retraumatising the Victim

Society's Insensitivity to CSA Survivors

Understanding and Treating Anxiety

What Can I Do to Help Someone Who May Be Suicidal?

Why Do People Kill Themselves?