Johnny*, now 9, sexually molested by his step-father for two years:

"It was really hard for me to tell. I was afraid of what everyone would think about me. I know it was not my fault."

An abused child learns to experience the world as threatening; he learns to always give what is desired in order to receive love.

*fictitious name

OPEN YOUR HEART TO A CHILD

What is SATP?

• A therapeutic program in Sarasota and DeSoto Counties for children and families who have reported and documented sexual abuse.
• A support system for non-offending parents and children committed to healing the wounds of sexual abuse.
• A service that offers guidance to those families who wish to reunite.
• All treatment is provided by trained therapists in age appropriate groups and supplemental therapies.

What are the goals of SATP?

• Break the cycle of sexual abuse.
• Repair wounded self-images.
• Encourage self-empowerment.
• Re-establish healthy family relationships.
• Provide support through shared experiences.
• Learn to distinguish from healthy to unhealthy touch.
• Teach appropriate parenting skills.

What can I Do?

• Inform others about SATP.
• Support the work of SATP with your generous donations.
• Report all suspected incidents of sexual abuse by calling the toll free Abuse Hotline:

1-800-96-ABUSE

What are the costs of SATP?

• SATP operates on a grant received from the State of Florida and is coordinated by the Child Protection Center, Inc. Additional money is provided by United Way, Sarasota County, community grants and private donations.

• Many health insurance policies include benefits for mental health treatment.

• No one is denied services due to inability to pay.
  

How do clients enter SATP?

• Families are referred by the Child Protection Team and by community agencies. Individuals and other professionals may make direct referrals by calling:

365-1277

Programs are funded entirely, or in part by: grants and donations; agreements with the State of Florida, Sarasota County, the Office of the Attorney General; and the United Way of Sarasota County, South Sarasota County and DeSoto County.  This web site was donated by Neal Custom Homes.