Intersections: Lack of Basic Necessities

Lack of Basic Necessities

Research is clear that human beings need to meet their basic needs for survival before they can attend to other needs. Basic needs must be met for survivors and their families before they can address childhood sexual abuse trauma.  

Examples of basic necessities include:

- Physical and Emotional Safety​
- Safe Housing​
- Adequate Food​
- Access to Medical Care​
- Access to Medications​
- Clean Water​
- Access to Education​
- Safe Transportation​
- Heat and Cooling​