When a child has experienced abuse, everything can feel unsafe—people, places, even their own bodies. Safe spaces restore what abuse steals. They tell a child: “Here, you are safe. Here, you are heard. Here, you matter.” Whether you're building one, funding one, or simply standing inside one as a trusted adult, never underestimate the impact of showing up with safety and belief.

Social stigma is a powerful force that can silence victims of child abuse.