The Illinois Department
of Children and Family Services
Child abuse hotline: 1 (800) 252-2873
1 (800) 25ABUSE
SERVICES
HEALING
People who have experienced sexual, physical, and emotional abuse can and do heal, though the healing process varies for everyone based on factors like age, frequency, and type of abuse, as well as the support systems available.
While there's no quick fix for healing, the first crucial step is to stop the abuse and prevent it from happening again. From there, all efforts can be directed towards supporting the victim's recovery journey.