Healing Young Survivors After Testifying | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 2m

A groundbreaking pilot program in Toronto is offering free, specialized mental health therapy to young abuse survivors immediately after they testify in court—filling a global void in support services. Facing trauma from abuse like incest and torture, some as young as three, these children often suffer devastating consequences like school dropout and self-harm after the legal process. Victim Services Toronto’s new initiative connects kids with trauma-informed therapists within a week, helping one dropout return to college. Funded by community fundraising—with over a million dollars raised—the…