Our Approach

philosophy

Without understanding the nuances of the problem, we will not be able to effectively stop child sexual abuse

Our innovative model is based squarely in a nuanced understanding of the research and the collective wisdom of our participants

Our Interventions

We work in three service areas: individual healing, collective healing and active prevention

Commitment

Our Five Priorities in Five Years

Our strategic plan guiding our intentions from 2023-2027

12 Core Principles

We ask all who participate in our community to uphold these core values

Schedule Highlights

WHAT’S THE HARM IN ONLINE SAFETY?

Join us for our Giving Tuesday Kick-Off Event: A Discussion about Online Sexual Safety for Young People.

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Spring 2025 Restorative Justice Circle Training with Kay Pranis

Learn Circle Keeping fundamentals at this in-person Circle Keeper training in Brooklyn from Friday - Sunday from 9am - 5pm.

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Who We Are

Keepers

Those who lead the healing circles are the heart of our work, and have gone through a two year training to be called Hidden Water Circle Keepers

Board Members

While all boards have a fiduciary duty to their organization, our members are also powerful thought leaders in the restorative justice space

Staff

We strongly commit to a safe, supported and intentional environment for our participants and volunteers which requires the hard work of our mighty staff

Background

About Hidden Water

A restorative justice response to child sexual abuse

Financial Health

Annual Reports, 990s and Reviewed Financial Statements

Supporters

Our supporters are the driving force behind our work

Reports

2023

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2023

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Our Community

For Our Community

Member Resources

A curated space of podcasts, 'Keeper Crosstalk', and resources for our monthly membership community

Keeper Resources

Resources and support for our Current Keepers

Board Resources

Information and resources for our Board of Directors

Be a part of Our Community

Become a Member

Make a monthly contribution and join us

Train with Hidden Water

Explore circle trainings and workshops

Become an Ambassador

Help promote Hidden Water's mission

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Support Our Community

Giving Tuesday Fundraiser 2024

Our yearly fundraising event, a highlight on our calendar, contributes around 40% of our annual operating budget, significantly strengthening our community.

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Giving Tuesday Kickoff Event

Protecting Children, Advocating Change

Join us for an important fireside chat between Jamie Forbes and Jason Craige Harris as they take up the question of how to center and protect children in school settings.

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Give Today

Make a Donation

One-time donation, stock, bequests

Donate

Ways To Give

Donate

Join us on December 2 for our Giving Tuesday Kickoff Event: WHAT’S THE HARM IN ONLINE SAFETY?

Giving Tuesday Fundraiser 2024

Protecting Children, Advocating Change

Can Restorative Justice Help Child Sexual Abuse Survivors Heal?

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We heal together.