This newsletter is generated by the Office of Assistance Ministry and is intended to provide victims-survivors of sexual abuse and their families with updates on services and archdiocesan initiatives. If you wish to receive this newsletter by mail or email contact us at assistmin@archchicago.org or at 312-534-8267.
The Office of Assistance Ministry offers the following programs to honor its mission to victims-survivors of sexual abuse and their loved ones. We have coordinated with other professionals to provide psychological, emotional, and spiritual healing. Due to space limitations, first priority will be given to those who have not participated in past programs offered through Assistance Ministry in the past. For more detailed information, contact Thomas Tharayil at 312-534-8267.
A half day Healing Garden workshop for loved ones of victims-survivors will take place on January 14, 2012 and again on February 4, 2012.
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A 10 week group for victims-survivors of sexual abuse will begin at a downtown location on February 4, 2012.
A 12 week skills building group for women with a history of sexual abuse will begin on January 12, 2012 at a north side location.
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Assistance Ministry is pleased to support victims-survivors who wish to participate in this skills building group for men with a history of trauma. The group begins on January 30, 2012.
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A full day retreat specifically created for survivors of sexual abuse will take place on March 17, 2012 at a south side location.
The story of a victim of clerical sexual abuse in the November 20th issue of the Catholic New World
