by SAMSN | 15th July 2017 | SAMSN in Print
Read an article by B.C Lewis published on the Blue Mountains Gazette website. (Published 14th July 2017) Categories SAMSN in Parliament SAMSN in Print SAMSN on Radio Archives March 2021 January 2021 April 2020 February 2020 July 2019 October 2018 August 2018 June 2018...The tricycle (trike) represents a rite of passage for many children.
A trike opens up the world for a young child; you can’t miss their delight when they experience the mobility, speed and freedom. Learning to ride helps to build confidence, safety, independence, and initiative.
Conversely, child sexual abuse takes away the rites of passage that are essential to a child’s development. It robs them of a sense of safety, freedom, and their right to be a child.
The trike reminds us that adult male survivors were once children. SAMSN walks alongside men and their supporters to restore safety, freedom and self-belief.
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The SAMSN office remains open but with limited staff as we alternate working remotely and in the office. Our dedicated team continues to support survivors and our supporters and we encourage you to stay in touch and contact SAMSN for support.
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