A range of professional therapeutic services for child survivors are offered by qualified social workers and psychological counsellors based at our centres throughout the Helderberg basin. The purpose of the therapy is to support healing in children who may be facing the impact of sexual abuse in their lives.

 Appearing in a criminal court is a very frightening experience for an adult, even more so for a young child. PATCH provides court preparation and support services to child survivors of sexual abuse in the Helderberg. Preparatory services are also facilitated for witnesses.

At PATCH, we have trained professionals available to provide immediate assistance and referrals to medical care for survivors of child sexual abuse in the Helderberg.

Child sexual abuse is one of the social ills of society. The long-term effect and impact of child sexual abuse have on victims, families and the community call for serious intervention. One of the ways this could be done is by presenting prevention and awareness programs to children and adults. At PATCH our dedicated team presents programs to children at creches, primary and high schools.
PATCH also focuses on programs aimed at parents and other adults in Helderberg. Parents are helped to understand the effects of sexual abuse on a child and how to look out for warning signs that a child might be sexually abused. The program also helps to strengthen the relationship between parents and children resulting in children being more open to disclose sexual abuse within the family circle.