We are a group that cares deeply about the welfare of survivors of abuse connected to the meetings*, including survivors of sexual abuse as children or adults. We are based in Africa, mainland Europe, Ireland and the UK. Our focus is survivor support, advocating for abuse prevention and raising awareness. We connect abuse survivors with sources of emotional, financial and legal support.
*also called the 2x2 or two-by-two church, worker church, friends & workers, F&W, the Truth, the Way
We are volunteers who are current and former participants in the meetings. Our aim is to provide a community of care for survivors, their families and their support networks where each person feels safe and respected in their journey of restoration. We offer support, friendship and links to professional care to those in Africa, mainland Europe, Ireland and the UK.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Contact us:
By email: safetybeyondsilence@proton.me
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GoMKZdNSK/
All communications are confidential. The communication channels listed here are managed by a small group of advocates who have completed training with and liaise regularly with the Pathways to Healing Network team.
Activities: We host various on-line and in-person activities for survivors and supporters. For current information, please contact us through the channels above.
Care Packages: Care packages may be sent for survivors of sexual abuse connected to the meetings. Package referrals may be requested through the Pathways to Healing website.
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For other information on how to help with care packages, you are welcome to email directly:
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Ireland/mainland Europe: carepackagesteamireland@gmail.com
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South Africa: carepackagesteamsouthafrica@gmail.com
We partner with:
The organisations listed here work internationally to provide dedicated resources for survivors connected with the meetings and those who are seeking to support them.
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Bridges & Balm is a charity whose focus is supporting the financial and emotional well-being of resting and transitioning workers as well as survivors of sexual and emotional abuse in the home church fellowship.
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Pathways to Healing Network is staffed by licensed counsellors and therapists who provide safety, support, and personalised referrals for those healing from abuse, trauma, and betrayal in the home church fellowship.
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United Open Arms is a nonprofit charity with the mission to support survivors of child sexual abuse/adult sexual abuse with therapy funds and educating for safe spaces with care and compassion.
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2x2 Church Accountability is staffed by a professional investigative team, led by Cynthia Liles, and retired criminal justice agents. To report abuse you may contact the 2x2 Church Accountability hotline by telephone or WhatsApp at +1 503-386-4634.
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Wings for Truth: Working to INform Guide and Support Those Who Have Been Sexually Abused Within the Fellowship of Friends and Workers – WINGS was created in 2008, and provides reliable information, support and guidance on every aspect of child sexual abuse and supports victims of child sexual abuse.
Note: We thank the Bridges & Balm team for hosting this webpage. Safety Beyond Silence is separate from and independent of Bridges & Balm.
External resources:
In this section you can find links to suggested resources for abuse survivors in Africa, mainland Europe, Ireland and the UK. Resources in specific countries are being added to this list as opportunity permits. If you would like to help by providing links to reliable resources in your country, and/or translation to relevant languages where appropriate, please contact us at safetybeyondsilence@proton.me
