During the podcast, Pooja Taparia, the founder and CEO of Arpan, provides a comprehensive overview of her background and the founding story of Arpan. Born and raised in Mumbai, Pooja's journey began 17 years ago after witnessing a play that shed light on the trauma of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Shocked by the statistics and lack of awareness, she embarked on a mission to address the issue in India. Arpan's approach focuses on both prevention and healing, with a unique model that combines school-based prevention education with individual therapy sessions for children and adults who have faced CSA. Despite facing challenges such as societal denial of the issue, Pooja remains committed to her vision of reaching every child in India with Personal Safety Education. She emphasizes the importance of personal healing, perseverance, and collaboration for individuals and organizations entering the field of child sexual abuse prevention and survivor support.

During the podcast, Pooja Taparia, the founder and CEO of Arpan, provides a comprehensive overview of her background and the founding story of Arpan. Born and raised in Mumbai, Pooja's journey began 17 years ago after witnessing a play that shed light on the trauma of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Shocked by the statistics and lack of awareness, she embarked on a mission to address the issue in India. Arpan's approach focuses on both prevention and healing, with a unique model that combines school-based prevention education with individual therapy sessions for children and adults who have faced CSA. Despite facing challenges such as societal denial of the issue, Pooja remains committed to her vision of reaching every child in India with Personal Safety Education. She emphasizes the importance of personal healing, perseverance, and collaboration for individuals and organizations entering the field of child sexual abuse prevention and survivor support.

“Empower, Protect, Heal: Arpan’s crusade against Child Sexual Abuse” podcast explores the journey towards a world free from CSA. Across six episodes, we discuss Arpan’s efforts in the prevention of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA), healing from its trauma, and building resilient communities. Join us for these insightful conversations.

“Empower, Protect, Heal: Arpan’s crusade against Child Sexual Abuse” podcast explores the journey towards a world free from CSA. Across six episodes, we discuss Arpan’s efforts in the prevention of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA), healing from its trauma, and building resilient communities. Join us for these insightful conversations.

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