Safe House

In South Africa, there is still hardly any awareness of the devastating consequences of sexual abuse in South Africa and consequently very few offers of assistance for the victimized children and adolescents.

The safe house is a refuge for children who have experienced sexual violence and an initial point of contact both for the children and families in acute crisis situations. The safe house, however, is not just a crisis intervention site. Beyond this, it offers regular, psychosocially monitored opportunities, which provide continuity and stability for children, adolescents and mothers.