Read as a PDF We all struggle to acknowledge and face the reality of sexual violence. The tendency is to repress, minimize, and deny these horrific and inconceivable events....
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In 2024, ELEM provided over 10,000 hours of therapeutic support to youth impacted by sexual abuse, human trafficking, and exploitation. Through programs like Orshina, the HaLev (The Heart) shelter program,...
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Ori, Manager of ELEM’s Orshina center for boys who have been victims of sexual violence, shared with us the special work his team has been doing. Orshina was established in…
ELEM’s The Heart/Halev program helps youth and young people who are engaged in prostitution. It become a home for them, but also for staff and volunteers. Just like its name,…
It’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We want to kick start this month by highlighting online sexual harassment. A recent survey published by the Israeli Ministry of National Security pointed to…
“Sexual violence among children and youth is an issue that is increasingly in the headlines. At the same time, there is an increase in online bullying. Teenagers use social media…
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Tomorrow is Valentine’s day but many teens might find themselves confused about what a healthy relationship should look like. In…
This month we launched the first of its kind course in Israel, “Therapist Training Course for Integrative Treatment of Sexual Abuse.” This new course provides tools for treating children and…
ELEM’s center Orshina for boys who experienced sexual assault has launched a new initiative “Orshina in the City.” The Orshina team is now going to Jerusalem city center, making services…
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