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Sponsorship Opportunities
Sibling Sexual Trauma & Abuse Conference: Breaking the Silence
Why this conference?
Sibling Sexual Trauma & Abuse: Breaking the Silence
will be the first in-person conference in the US to focus specifically on Sibling Sexual Trauma and Abuse (SSTA), a form of child sexual abuse that is surprisingly common, yet critically under- recognized.
Goals of the conference are to help survivors heal, help families cope, enhance professional skills and knowledge, and advocate for effective prevention and intervention.
art by Dana V. Gross
Facts About SSTA: A Silent Epidemic
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SSTA is believed to be one of the most common forms of child sexual abuse, yet the most hidden.
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5WAVES estimates that 2-5% of children are traumatized by a sibling’s sexual behavior - an average of one child in every classroom of 25.
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In half of all cases, the sexual harm begins before a child’s 8th birthday and lasts more than 5 years.
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SSTA is a lasting, life-changing trauma, affecting the entire family.
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Nine out of 10 children who are sexually harmed by a sibling don’t tell anyone about it until adulthood, if they tell at all.
Through sharing our voices we will Break the Silence, bringing prevention, intervention, and healing!
About the Host:
Founded by survivors and parents, 5WAVES is a U.S. based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to Worldwide Awareness, Voice, Education, and Support to prevent and heal from sibling sexual trauma and abuse. Visit our home page, 5waves.org
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Why your sponsorship matters:
Because this is more than just a conference!
Sponsors will be part of a pioneering initiative joining a community committed to compassion, justice and resilience.
Benefits to sponsors will include:
1. Purpose-Driven Impact
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Align with a mission to break the silence around SSTA, a deeply underrepresented issue.
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Support lived-experience led advocacy and amplify underrepresented voices.
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Demonstrate a commitment to social responsibility, trauma-informed care, and systemic change.
2. Brand Visibility
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Exposure to a highly engaged audience of professionals, nonprofits, survivors, and families.
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Enhance your reputation by associating your brand with healing, advocacy, and innovation and drive systematic change through your presence.
3. Networking and Thought Leadership
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Connect with researchers and changemakers in mental health, social work, education, and justice.
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Position your organization as a leader in trauma-informed practice.
Who will attend?
Attendance is expected to be approximately 200, including:
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Survivors seeking healing, courage, and community
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Professional therapists, social workers, and advocates on the front lines of prevention and intervention
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Parents & other impacted family members looking for guidance, support, and understanding
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Academics & Researchers focused on advancing SSTA-specific knowledge and evidence-based practices.
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Students eager to learn and contribute
Sponsorship Levels
Beacon of Hope Conference Sponsor – $6,500
Your featured sponsorship will create excitement & momentum!
With this donation you will receive:
– Exclusive 5-minute video/in-person remarks at conference opening
– Pre-or post-conference luncheon with 5WAVES team
– Your logo on website, program, & all social media posts
– Conference attendance for up to 5 guests
– Complimentary exhibit table in prime location
– Logo on podium and banners throughout conference
Tell Your Story ASL-English interpretation Sponsor – $5,000
– Fund American Sign Language (ASL)—English interpretation
– Company recognition at Keynote as our ASL-English sponsor
– Your logo on website, program, & all social media posts
– Conference attendance for up to 4 guests
– Complimentary exhibit table in prime location
– Logo on podium and banners where ASL interpreters are being utilized
Courage Catalyst Keynote Sponsor – $3,000
– 3-min video/in-person remarks ahead of the keynote
– Your logo on website, program, and up to 10 social media posts
– Conference attendance for up to 3 guests
– Complimentary exhibit table in prime location
– Logo on podium during keynote
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Healing Journey Luncheon Sponsor – $2,000
– Your logo on banners and in luncheon area
– Your logo on website, program, and up to 5 social media posts
– Conference attendance for up to 2 guests
– Complimentary exhibit table
Prevention Pioneer Break-Out Session Sponsor – $1,000
– Signage with your logo in the breakout room you sponsor
– Your logo on website, program, and up to 3 social media posts
– Shout-out to your organization at session introduction
– Conference attendance for one guest
– Complimentary exhibit table​​
Hope in Motion Sponsor – $300
– Cover the cost of a survivor to attend (including one night on campus)
– Your logo on website and program
– Complimentary exhibit table
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Advocate Exhibit Table – $200
– 6’ skirted table and two chairs
– Listing in online program
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Collaborator Promotional Space - $100
– 8 1/2 x 11" sign and space for flyers up to 8 1/2 x 11" on a shared table
– Listing in online program
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already taken: Comfort & Connection Coffee Station Sponsor
All sponsorships for this conference will be tax-deductible and will be processed through 5WAVES, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the US. Invoices with tax code information will be provided. Questions? Please email conference@5waves.org
Conference Values
5WAVES expects that those who join with us to make SSTA: Breaking the Silence are aligned with our conference values. Before committing to sponsor, we ask that you read our values statement below, with particular attention to the first two bullets: Inclusive and Trauma-Aware.
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Inclusive: Those with connection to SSTA [1] will be welcomed and supported while participating in planning and attendance, including those in historically and commonly marginalized groups (such as Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other people of color, LGBTQIA+, those who are neurodiverse, and people with disabilities).
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Trauma-Aware: Our spaces, processes, language, and attitude will reflect a deep understanding of trauma and the many ways it may be reverberating in the lives of those who plan, lead, and attend the conference.
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Lived-Experience-Centered: We value and will amplify the voices of those with lived experience of SSTA (e.g., survivors, parents, partners of survivors).
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Research-Informed: We value sound research, which provides empirical evidence to inform effective prevention, intervention, and healing responses to SSTA.
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Encouraging: Our messages will reflect the true reality of SSTA, while also pointing toward the possibility for restoration, healing, and hope.
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Respect Individual Agency: We will provide information for individuals to make their own decisions regarding each unique experience of SSTA, including choices regarding justice, healing, and family relationships.
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Respect Individual Privacy: We will prioritize privacy and confidentiality of personal images and stories throughout the conference. [2]
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Simple and Affordable: In order to keep costs low and respect the time required of our volunteer planning team, we will strive to identify what needs to be done to provide a conference that aligns with our values and fulfills our mission, and focus on doing those things well.
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[1] We will not have any specific space or group at this event for people who have sexually harmed a sibling. We expect that there will be presenters, practitioners, and parents who are supporting those who caused harm as a child or young person. There also may be people who are not yet clear about how much responsibility they bear, or those who were harmed but also harmed someone else. We cannot guarantee that no one who attends has ever caused sexual harm. We do expect those who have caused sexual harm to obtain consent from the sibling they harmed and consent from 5WAVES, Inc, before registering. And, to consider refraining from attending, to respect the needs of the many survivors who will be in attendance.
[2] We will hold our attendees to the expectation that they must get consent of all, including those nearby or in the background, before taking or sharing any images, videos, or voice recordings. We will issue reminders that personal stories that are shared during the conference must remain confidential. We will offer the opportunity to share and present anonymously, or using an icon or pseudonym.
