ABOUT THE RALLY
The Stop Child Abuse Now Rally is an opportunity for people to get together, unite in numbers and show no matter who you are that anyone can be abused. We all come together and show the public that we are survivors and will not be forgotten, ignored or unheard.
It is one date of the year that we can all meet up, share stories and show others that we are no longer afraid and no longer silent.
All are encouraged to join us; male and female survivors, their families, friends, supporters and support organisations from anywhere in the UK and feel united in not being alone.
Organisers are
currently being sought to arrange and host the Stop
Child Abuse Now Rally for
2010 and future years. Please contact AMSOSA if you are
interested in this role and for further details on what's entailed.There will be no rally for 2010
Rally Format
Past rallies have seen individuals
meet up at Cumberland Gate, Westminster in London from midday. Police
presence are there to escort members of the rally
around the route safetly. The march in the past have walked to
Trafalgar
Square, London where the attendees
of the march met for the "open forum".
Who attends?
Individuals include adult survivors of past childhood sexual abuse, partners, spouses, family members and friends, children and groups which promote self-help, healing and support for females, males, children and families from the effects of childhood sexual abuse.
What happens next?
Individuals walked as a group from Cumberland Gate, Hyde Park, London to Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London. There is the option to bring banners, raise awareness vocally or do what ever feels safe to you as an individual as you walk as a group to Trafalgar Square, London.
What happens at the end of the rally at Trafalgar Square?
At the end of the march the group met up with a rally associate who facilitated the "open forum" at Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London.The group congregated at Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London. At this point, individuals had the option to talk and voice their views and survivor experiences on childhood sexual abuse and also to sit and listen to those that speak. It is not compulsary to talk and this is very open forum where members of the rally listen along with the general public within Trafalgar Square.
The open forum is for the subject of childhood sexual abuse and raising awareness of this subject and speakers are encouraged to keep to this topic for the rallies.
Rallies are for both adults and children and those accompanying children are advised that verbal speeches *may* contain emotional content.
What can I experience following the rally?
Each individual is unique and after the rally some may experience a variety of emotions, especially if you have been affected personally.It is essential that you keep yourself safe and prepare to have others around you who can support you on the days following attending the rally.