Children can be sexually abused at any age, within any culture or religion by adult men or women and even by young people themselves. Children are often abused by those who are in the position to protect and nurture them within their families or care system and even strangers. Disabled children are particularly considered to be vulnerable and children who have fewer protective adults in their lives.
Therefore, at Springcare Support Services, safe bodywork is essential. Safe bodywork involves working directly to support children who have been abused sexually or exploited. The objective of safe bodywork is to empower children who have been subject to sexual abuse to become more knowledgeable regarding their bodies. This enables the understanding of personal space and boundaries. Furthermore, it raises awareness about intrusion and inappropriate touching.
