Healing Young Survivors After Testifying | Toronto News

A groundbreaking pilot program in Toronto is offering free, specialized mental health therapy to young abuse survivors immediately after they testify in court—filling a global void in support services. Facing trauma from abuse like incest and torture, some as young as three, these children often suffer devastating consequences like school dropout and self-harm after the legal process. Victim Services Toronto’s new initiative connects kids with trauma-informed therapists within a week, helping one dropout return to college. Funded by community fundraising—with over a million dollars raised—the program’s success could pave the way for nationwide adoption, honoring the courage of survivors who testify to protect others. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/afc02c948a4cef78