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GinaGina comes from a large family. At age 12, she sought out her biological father whom she had not seen very much for most of her life. As their relationship grew, the sex abuse started. It lasted for over two years. When Gina finally disclosed the abuse to a family member, her biological father was arrested.
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H.E.A.R.T.
(Healing Emotions with Art & Recreation Together)
Through CAH’s HEART Program, sexually abused children and adolescents, ages 9-18, benefit from the safe environment of a small group setting. Year-round, gender-specific, seven-week sessions allow children to engage in a variety of activities that help them:
• Learn how to identify their feelings.
• Understand that they are not alone in their struggles.
• Develop skills to support one another.
• Regain self-esteem.
• Build self-confidence.
Activities, led by trained CAH staff and volunteers, include unique, therapeutic approaches to art; expressive movement; yoga; music; horseback riding; outdoor activities; Hawaiian cultural activities; community service; and team-building. CAH also conducts special summer and intersession programs, as well as a supervised afterschool drop-in center once a week for CAH children to do their homework or participate in special activities.
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