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Be the support that makes a difference — with SAIS framework
When someone you love has experienced sexual trauma, it can be hard to know how to help. SAIS (Sexual Abuse Injury Syndrome) recognises trauma as injury, not merely a set of symptoms, and offers knowledge where many healthcare systems fall short.
The framework SAIS helps you understand how injury levels are identified, and how they are related to different challenges, needs and treatment. You’ll gain practical understanding to show support, and advocate for treatment and how to avoid well-meant but unhelpful reactions. If you’re a friend or family member, becoming SAIS-informed helps you show up with clarity, compassion and confidence—so your support truly helps.
For friends and family
The world needs to change,
and we know healing is possible.
Sexual abuse goes unnoticed.
Research shows clients have been seeking help for years before the underlying cause of sexual abuse is identified in healthcare. Finding a SAIS certified health care professional can make a difference.
The consequences
Failing to identify and treat sexual trauma has severe consequences for survivors — including a 20-year shorter life expectancy and a 26-fold increased risk of suicide attempts. Not to mention social-economic costs in society.
SAIS: We are change.
This is why WONSA developed SAIS, to identify sexual abuse injury levels, match trauma injuries to the treatment principles. We offer knowledge and practice we have seen been helpful across professional settings over the course of 10 years
Healing after sexual abuse is never a straight line — and no two journeys are the same. That’s why we’ve created a space where survivors can explore knowledge, tools, and support in ways that feel safe, private, and empowering. Our organisation has been built by survivors, researchers and clinicans with more than 10 years of experience.
SAIS: Within our framework
At the heart of our work is a commitment to understanding the full impact of sexual abuse — and to build clear pathways to healing. SAIS (Sexual Abuse Injury Syndrome) is the backbone of our framework, an injury-based approach, bringing together more than 10 years of clinical research and survivor-informed insight — covering the full continuum of injury, from stress reactions, PTSD and CPTSD to DID — moving beyond symptoms to root causes and real healing.