Thousands of children in Canada are
physically and sexually abused each year - not in a single horrific
event - but again and again - usually by people who are entrusted
with their care. These children will never "outgrow" their
traumas. Even when the abuse is stopped, the effects will be
life long. In a now familiar cycle, many of these troubled
children will become troublesome teens and likely, abusive and
neglectful parents themselves.
The Child Psychotherapy Foundation
was created in 1997 to fund intensive, school based treatment for
abused and neglected children who are experiencing serious social,
emotional and learning difficulties. Treatment includes work
with the child, teacher and caregiver to maximize results.
This type of treatment is not available through public programs.
News
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Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect- Presentation & Notes are now available
Click here to download the presentation Click here to download the presentation notes
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Are We Doing Enough?A Status Report on Canadian Public Policy and Child and Youth Health – the following is an excerpt:
Success Stories Sherri was 10 years old at
the beginning of her therapy. She suffered from depression,
and anxiety as a result of sexual abuse by her father
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Joseph was adoped when
he was two years old but he had a terrible time getting over
whatever trauma he experienced before his adoption
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Julia's mom was acutely
depressed after Julia's birth and unable to attend to Julia
except for brief feedings and long overdue
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Raymond was born in an
orphanage in Eastern Europe. He was poorly fed and
badly neglected
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Fact
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98% of child
prostitutes have a history of child abuse.
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85% of
psychiatric in-patients have a history of sexual abuse
You Can Help Our administrative costs are
minimal because our professional volunteer board members do most
of the work. Your dollars go directly to treating children.
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