The Flying Child

The Flying Child is an organisation leading conversation about child sexual abuse (CSA) through survivor-led training, campaigning, and support. Their core aim is to normalise speaking about CSA in society, in professional settings and within the survivor community. Their multi agency training, Side By Side CSA is recognised UK wide. The Flying Child was founded by Sophie Olsen and inspired by her personal journey as a survivor of child sexual abuse within the family, and the subsequent struggle to navigate adult life as an unsupported survivor. Sophie is passionate about improving the societal response to victims and survivors. Her book: The Flying Child – A Cautionary Fairy Tale for Adults, co-authored by Patricia Walsh, the therapist that made a life-changing difference, explores finding a purposeful life after Child Sexual Abuse through compassionate and creative therapy.