Post-Screening Support
If the film has brought up strong feelings, memories, or concerns, you’re not alone. Here are details for some ways to support yourself or those in need of support.
Content warning: This page contains information about childhood sexual abuse and may be distressing.
If the film has brought up strong feelings, memories, or concerns, you’re not alone.
Many people experience delayed or unexpected reactions after watching content about child sexual abuse. Support is available.
If you are in immediate danger:
Call 000 (Australia) or go to your nearest emergency department.
If the film has brought up strong feelings, memories, or concerns, you’re not alone. Here are details for some ways to support yourself or those in need of support.
This fact sheet provides clear, evidence-based information about Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and can support a better understanding of DID.
Many people who were sexually abused as children do not tell anyone about their abuse until they are adults. Some people never tell anyone. This fact sheet helps you better understand disclosure.
After you disclose childhood sexual abuse, you may experience many different emotions. This fact sheet provides some information for support.
If you are supporting an adult who has disclosed childhood sexual abuse, you may be shocked, sad or feel helpless. This resource provides some ways to support the person.
If you are looking for support and have experienced sexual abuse as a child, or supporting someone who has, it is important to know that support is available. Here are details for helplines, resources and longer term options.