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5WAVES, Inc. 501(c)(3)

5WAVES, Inc. is organized and operated as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  Donations are tax-deductible in the US.
Contact info@5waves.org for IRS letter or proof of nonprofit status.

The five co-founders of 5WAVES serve fully as volunteers.

We offer our services and information free of charge to all who need them.

We rely on donations and grants to cover expenses. 

For donations via other means, email info@5waves.org

2025 Highlights & Accomplishments

  • Created an international 5WAVES Advisory Board

  • Co-authored second research paper with Hebrew University on survey of parents of SSTA, submitted to Child Abuse & Neglect

  • Co-authored policy and practice paper with UK researchers and practitioners, accepted by the Journal of Sexual Aggression

  • Consulted for NSPCC’s Stepping Stones pilot service supporting families who have experienced SSTA (UK).

  • Posted 10 new blogs with 1,484 views to Our Voices blog and created a Substack for the blog.

  • Maintained and expanded our websites, online peer support communities, and social media presence.

  • Presented at the Hope Changes Everything CAC Conference in NY, attended as an exhibitor at the ATSA Conference (FL)

  • Presented online - Devon Safe and Healthy Sexual Behaviour Forum (UK), Blue Borage Conversation Cafes and Global Symposium, What Would Dr. Meyers Do? Podcast

  • Developed an educational flyer for adults who are beginning to identify as survivors of SSTA

  • Consulted on or responded to various media outlets addressing SSTA - print article, book preparation, and TV series

  • Increased our network through connections with Blue Borage, Clinical Collective, SAARA, ATSA, SSTA Aware, Daniel Morcombe Foundation, and more

Thank You to our collaborators, volunteers, donors, and supporters.  
We are all in this together!
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