WOAR - Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence’s Post

I wrote this post 8 years ago and looking at the Rape Crisis England & Wales petition it is more pertinent now than ever. #SpecialistSupportServices #BreakingTheCycle #SOB Just attended yet another meeting to discuss lack of funding for specialist support services for adult services of #childsexualabuse Until I started really actively working in this area I never fully appreciated how hard it has been for the voluntary specialist support service sector or the 3rd sector to get funding for the services they provide. The situation has been desperate for decades and even more of a problem now with more and more victims & survivors disclosing and needing specialist support. The statutory sector have tried hard to offer what they think victims & survivors need but they have got it completely wrong. It's inadequate, underfunded and too generalist. Until the Government, the Mayor & Health professionals take on board... *The scale of the problem adult survivors of non recent childabuse *The impact of CSA on individuals *The lack of specialist support services *The lack of funding We have a major challenge on our hands and the cost to NHS services is just going to explode. What's needed? The powers that be need to TRULY listen to the needs of victims & survivors and not just do tick box exercises that suit their agenda's. Work with specialist support services from the voluntary sector to create best pathways of care for victims & survivors to access. Invest into adequate provision of specialist support services (not just 6 weeks of CBT if your lucky!) Investment needs to be consistent and made on a rolling basis so that the voluntary sector are not relying donations and spending many manhours applying for funding that there is no guarantee of getting! This is a cross political party issue that needs to be addressed urgently. I know many of my colleagues have been fighting for years for change.... well we are not giving up. There are lives at stake, individuals health & wellbeing at stake, family relationships at stake. Chris x Http://https://lnkd.in/df8JFk7 #ActOnIICSA Independent Inquiry Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA)

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September marks #NationalPreparednessMonth, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe. Learn more at: https://buff.ly/2BJOxk9

Use the resources in this new toolkit in your practice to help educate families about how to prepare for a disaster or emergency. https://lnkd.in/eBNyP6gw

PPN publishes resource guides to help communities prepare for emergencies and disasters. Our latest guide focuses on essential information for navigating civil unrest, providing insights to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved. Learn more: https://ow.ly/2K2350TXG54 #PPNStayReady

Just a few examples of the important work done by the staff and volunteers of the American Red Cross of Greater New York.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the impact of a disaster in your area and need immediate crisis assistance, the following link takes you to the phone number of your county: Access Crisis Intervention Services: https://ow.ly/5zBK50RZYr1

Want to start saving for emergencies but not sure how much to save? Check out our guide to determine the perfect amount for you. Start planning today! #AdamBennettStateFarmAgent #SimpleInsights #EmergencyFund https://lnkd.in/ePwZXKqd

You want to prepare and be ready for everything, but are your children prepared if there is a disaster or emergency? In the event of an emergency, would your child/children know what to do? Start small with your kids, such as ensuring your child knows how and when to call 911, identify themselves, and provide their location. Also, familiarize them with emergency alerts explaining the sound of different sirens and what to do when your child hears each one.

In light of the recent hurricane, it should be mentioned that pediatric patients have unique needs that differ vastly from adults. If you are in emergency preparedness or emergency medicine, please consider reviewing your most current disaster plan to ensure the kiddos are included! #EDAffiliation #emergencypreparedness #pediatricreadiness