As a parent when you leave your child at school, you expect them to be in a safe space, But, as we know sexual assault or abuse is rife in South Africa and schools are not spareed from this scourge. Whether it’s sexual abuse committed by a learner on another learner or a teacher on learner, many parents are left confused, isolated, and unsure of where to turn when these incidences occur as the lines of accountability are often blurred. I have a mom whose girl child was sexually assaulted by a fellow learner, and she wants to highlight this issue and its impact on the wider community.