Our Staff:

The clinical staff of The Sexual Abuse Treatment Program are all trained Master’s leveled therapists with specialized training and experience in sexual abuse, physical and emotional abuse, trauma, and family dynamics. Our Child Victim Advocate assists the child and family through the legal system as well as linking the family to resources and referrals within the community.

Sexual Abuse is an extensive and serious problem in our community and society. Sexual Abuse affects many people in different ways.

Victims:

Victims of sexual abuse struggle with the emotional pain, anger, and confusion that the abuse has caused. They need specialized help in recovering from this traumatic experience, learning that the abuse was not their fault, improving their self-esteem, and learning to protect themselves from future victimization. Families

Sexual abuse has devastating effects on the entire family. As a family system, all members are affected by other member’s emotions and behaviors. Therefore, all members of the family can often benefit from and contribute to the therapeutic process. Family participation not only helps heal the wounds of trauma, but also promotes healthy family functioning.

Non-Offending Parents:

Parents of children who have been sexually abused face their own confusion and pain. In addition to learning how to help their child through the healing process and how to ensure future safety, they must cope with their own feelings. Sexual Abuse Treatment Program

Our Program:

The Sexual Abuse Treatment Program provides an array of education, prevention, assessment, and intervention services to all members of the family affected by sexual abuse. We are dedicated to utilizing the most effective and research supported treatment methods.

Specific components of the program include:

• Individual Therapy

• Play Therapy

• Family Therapy

• Group Therapy

• Non-Offending Parent Therapy

• Consultation and Coordination with Community Resources

• Community Education and Prevention Funding

Services are provided without cost to the family. Pasco Kids First receives funding from the Florida Department of Health Children’s Medical Services, Office of the Attorney General, and the Florida Coalition of Children’s Advocacy Centers.

Eligibility:

Services are provided to child victims age 3-18 and their families. Referrals are received from the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, Safe Children Coalition, Pasco County Schools, community agencies, and directly from parent caregivers.

For More Information Contact Us:  
Phone: 727-845-8080     Fax: 727-848-1292

e-mail: kplouffe@pascokidsfirst.org 

Two Service Locations:

7615 Little Road                                         5812 Old Pasco Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654                       Wesley Chapel, FL 33544