Who is SECASA

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The South Eastern Center Against Sexual Assault (SECASA) provides services within the Southern Metropolitan Region to children and adults, both female and male, who have been sexually assaulted. The Centre also works with non-offending family members, partners, caregivers and support workers.

The Southern Metropolitan Region encompasses the south east suburbs of Melbourne and covers the Mornington Peninsula, Westernport and the Dandenong, Berwick, Cranbourne and Pakenham growth corridors.

Aware is a program that provides treatment for children and youth aged four to 18 with problematic sexual and sexually abusive behaviours.

The Department of Human Services Child Protection refer their clientele for a range of specialist services including assessment and treatment.

Respect, Protect, Connect and Feeling Safe Together are programs conducted in Secondary and Primary Schools throughout the entire region.

The Angela Taylor Child Protection Unit operates with wider boundaries than the Southern Metropolitan Region, providing a service for all children who live south of the Yarra. Children living north of the Yarra attend the Royal Children's Hospital Gatehouse Centre.

There is a joint legal service provided by the Springvale Monash Legal Service and SECASA for clients who live within the region. This service celebrated its 10th anniversary in October 2005.

SECASA provides an after hours service for victims of family violence to discuss their options with a counsellor.

Finally, professional and community education is provided throughout the region.

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