What will happen next?

During this time I attended the programme because I sexually offended two young children. At that time of my life I suffered from depression and contemplated suicide. My whole life had been shattered and I felt there was no hope left. I felt I lost my identity, my self-respect, my confidence and my career.

Through my treatment at SAFE I was able to fully understand my cycle of offending and why I offended at that time of my life. I was able to also develop a very deep level of empathy for my victims. This enabled me to understand the effects of my abuse, as I term it the "Tsunami Effect."

SAFE offered me a mechanism to reflect at a deep and intensive level, on my offending behaviour through analysing my disclosure and autobiography. This was followed by exploring my offending pathways and developing a good life plan. Throughout my treatment I was able to develop an on-going safety plan.

The support and at times, real challenge to me by my two therapists and the group helped me accept and be aware of myself as not a bad person, but rather a person who made bad choices. However this in no way excuses my abhorrent abuse.

In summary, the on-going treatment I have been fortunate to receive through SAFE enabled me to reintegrate into society with the total confidence that I will never offend again and that I am now able to look forward to a better future.

SAFE Adult Services (Tane/Wahine)

Our adult clients come from all cultures, all social classes, all sexual orientations and all socio-economic groups. Each has their own story to tell as to what has led them to seek help at SAFE, and each story is different and unique to them. What all our clients share in common is that their behaviour is causing harm to others, and there is a need and a desire to change their harmful behaviour.

SAFE Young Adult Services (Tu Tane)

Our team recognises that the specialist clinical treatment needs of young adults vary from those of adolescents and older adults. The Tu Tane Service is a specific service designed to reflect the needs of this group with treatment focused on re-igniting and/or strengthening young adults relationships with family/whanau and their community.

SAFE Youth Services (Rangatahi)

SAFE works with youth and adolescents to help them understand their harmful behaviour, what triggers it, and the impact of their behaviour on their victim/s and their whanau/family. In language they can understand and with the support of weekend intensives we help them to move toward a SAFE and healthy life - one that is harm free. We work with youth and adolescents who have offended "hands on" and/or through use of technology.
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Early Intervention (5-12 year olds) Service

SAFE's Early Intervention Service is for primary and intermediate school aged children (approximately 5-12 year old boys or girls) who have engaged in problematic or concerning sexual behaviour. We work to assist children, their parents and other important people in their life (school teachers, sports coaches and others) to develop the understanding, knowledge and relevant skills to prevent further behaviour from occurring.

Sapphire Services

This pathway is designed to understand and meet the needs of girls with harmful sexual behaviours.

Te Kakano Services

Works directly with individuals and their whanau at a "grass roots" level.
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Amanaki Services

Community-based specialist team working in Auckland and hailing form Samoa and Tonga. Therapists speak: Samoan, Tongan and English.

Amanaki services are delivered as part of a comprehensive treatment programme by Pasifika clinical practitioners to Pasifika communities. Our service is designed specifically for Pasifika and the whanau context.

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