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Child Abuse As Only Children Can See It


IT is said a picture is worth a thousand words and a new art exhibition by child abuse victims is no exception -- it speaks volumes about the terror, guilt and hope these children experience.
The Heartfelt exhibition is the latest initiative in a two-year Tasmanian program run by the Australian Childhood Foundation to raise awareness about child abuse.
It features 40 original artworks by children aged between five and 15 who were counselled by the foundation, an independent children's charity.
There are images of crying children, children with no mouths, hands or feet who feel they are unable to speak, fight or move, children frightened by scary monsters, or so angry they wanted to explode like a volcano.
These contrast with images of children in recovery who have drawn themselves surrounded by people who care about them, or have drawn the hurtful feelings they experienced inside balloons so their anger floats away.
Australian Childhood Foundation chief executive Dr Joe Tucci said the exhibition was developed after research showed that 93 per cent of Tasmanians thought child abuse needed to be better understood and 61 per cent didn't know what to do if a child was being abused.
"The children's art provides incredible insight into the impact of abuse and neglect through their eyes," he said.
Launching the exhibition at the Rosny library yesterday, Deputy Premier David Llewellyn said the government-funded exhibition highlighted the importance of listening to what children had to say.
The exhibition will be moved to Glenorchy library today for the rest of the week before going to Launceston.
For more information about the campaign telephone 1800 176 453 or visit www.stopchildabuse.com.au
The Mercury (10-8-2005)
Linda Smith






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