What is the CARI Foundation?
The CARI Foundation is a registered charity founded in 1989. Our primary aim is to provide a professional, child centred therapy and counselling service to children, families, and groups who have been affected by child sexual abuse.
Alongside this we aim to provide the most up to date education and information service for children, adults and professionals on the dynamics of child sexual abuse, and, moreover, to raise public and political awareness of these issues. As a non-governmental organisation we operate on a not-for-profit basis ensuring that our services are accessible, regardless of a client's means or situation.
What is Child Sexual Abuse?
Child sexual abuse is when someone involves a child or young person in sexual talk, touching or other activity. The child or young person might not fully understand what's happening, they may not know what to do and they may find it scary or confusing.
CARI is seeking to ensure that everyone who may need their services, wherever they live, is aware of CARI and able to take advantage of the information, advice and therapy offered. We will also aim to guarantee that we have in place sufficient resources nationwide to meet the demand that this increasedawareness will promote.

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