Because of the proximity of the abusers and the difficulty in reporting sexual abuse, children typically do not speak out until adulthood, leaving many without recourse. Although this is changing in some states with the New Child Victims Act, delayed reporting often extends past the statute of limitations on child sexual abuse crimes and these youth continue to carry the burden of pain and guilt into adulthood, jeopardizing other relationships.
When people are in crisis, it is very difficult to look for assistance, make decisions and take care of yourself and your child(ren.) IMPI will continue to work as an advocate identifying local resources that otherwise may be unseen (like churches and individuals that will serve as support). We will open contact with a service provider and facilitate the process.
During these times of limited budgets, having an out of the box perspective is important. We may be able to match one family with another seeking similar solutions or with one that just received similar help, such as childcare. We work with the entire family with professional counseling and mentorship. We will continue to work and build an army of lawyers, physician assistants, counselors and churches to help the family according to their need. A lot of abused individuals suffer from post-traumatic stress syndrome and need on-going support. It is the on-going support that helps victims to be at less risk for continued victimization. We will work with the NCADV Public Policy Office National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), Public Policy office and collaborate with other national organizations to promote legislation and policies that serve and protect victims and survivors of domestic violence, as we work to change the narrative surrounding domestic violence. This organization is known for their help in creating a society where domestic violence is never tolerated or minimized, in which victims and survivors are respected, and in which service providers have the resources to serve all victims and survivors. Our members desire the same and will provide additional grassroots support, contacting congressional delegations and making our voices heard at the local level.
All violence is bad, but some more so than others. Because of this we also hope to work with The Cosmetic & Reconstructive Support (CRS) Program™ of NCADV which helps in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery for domestic abuse survivors.