Together, we can stop the silence.


Stop the Silence® is a division of the Institute on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma (IVAT) which has a mission to prevent, expose and stop child sexual abuse (CSA) and help survivors worldwide. Thanks to the efforts of experts, healers, and survivors and their supporters around the globe, we're preventing CSA and promoting healing of victims and survivors, celebrating the lives of those healed, and underscoring CSA as social justice and civil rights issues. This brave collaboration brings together real stories and powerful tools from practitioners and survivors who have been on the front lines of the fight for justice and healing. Together, we're normalizing the conversations around child sexual abuse, bringing awareness to our communities, and empowering victims, survivors, and their families.