How we support adult survivors of child abuse
Much of our investigation work is to assist adult survivors of child abuse. All too often, adults today are challenged by dark secrets from their childhood, and The Guardian is available to discuss options and even assist in investigations of crimes that happened many years ago.
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Testimonials
Letter of recommendation for clearance on the Sexual Offences Register
It is my pleasure to recommend the services of The Guardian to you. St Stithians College recently did the sexual offenders fingerprint clearance of over 600 people in five days. The Guardian offers top-notch service with attention to detail. Read letter
Kim Urquhart HR Director, St Stithians College
Testimonial of Senior Public Prosecutor
Directorate of Public Prosecutions KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Senior Public Prosecutor Durban To whom it may concern, 1. My name is Val Melis and I am a Senior Public Prosecutor in Durban and ran the Durban Child Abuse Specialist Prosecution Section for more than 10 years. 2. I met Marc Hardwick in 1997 when he Continue Reading
Val Melis Senior Public Prosecutor, Durban
Testimonial of Child Rape Survivor
For me, three months ago I would never have considered prosecuting the man, my step-dad, who sexually assaulted me 11years ago. I was too afraid that no one would believe me and that because he didn’t rape me, I would have no chance of getting justice. My grandparents had heard about The Guardian from Marc Continue Reading
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Testimonial of boyfriend of Child Rape Survivor
Hi Marc, Below is the mail I phoned and told you about that she sent to me. Again thank you so much for everything you have done for her. If you want to use her mail below as testimony for other clients please feel free but remove all reference to us. Thanks again XXXXXXX From: Continue Reading
Testimonial of Teacher Who Used Investigation
On behalf of the parents and children from my school I would like to thank Marc Hardwick Director of The Guardian for doing such a fantastic job and arresting a man we had been wanting arrested for the past 18 months. Four months ago we hired Marc to investigate a case that had been pushed Continue Reading
Angie Chislett
Mother of adult survivor
Over 2 years ago, I was referred to Marc from The Guardian, to assist me and another family deal with the arrest and charge of a man who had sexually abused our daughters many years ago. It is impossible to even begin to explain the trauma and heartache and devastation the family has to endure, Continue Reading
Shaylene Miller
Testimonial of a Training Attendee
I am a volunteer for Icare, a non-profit organisation devoted to finding meaningful and sustainable solutions to the challenge of street children in South Africa. I am also a caregiver for the Greyville Children’s Ministry. I have participated in a number of adult specific courses on Child Abuse and Stranger Danger given by Marc Hardwick Continue Reading
Carol Borodinsky, Icare Volunteer
Letter of Thanks for presentation
Dear Marc Thank you so much for coming to our school to present your talk to our Grade 6 and 7 learners on “Bullying and the Dangers of Social Networking”. All types of bullying seem to be on the increase in our schools, and since reading their reflections on your presentation, I am certain that Continue Reading
Chantelle Jonathan Principal, Gordon Road Girls' School
Letter of recommendation regarding the Clearance process from Grace College
I want to thank your company for being so efficient , I have recommended you to a lot of institutions , it was an effortless and worthy exercise . Thank you All Kind Regards
Caryn Crookes, Grace College
Feedback from Schools
Thank you for such a painless process; Nicky was so efficient and it all went very quickly and smoothly.
Laurie Parr Centre Head Parkhurst - Montessori Centre South Africa
Letter of thanks from Hilton Montessori for training / children’s workshop
Mark was fanatstic with all the age groups.They responded very well to the sessions. I always gauge what has been absorbed when the child takes home the exact lesson and details, learnt from the session. This was definitely the case from all 3 different groups. My staff found the sessions very informative especially the Dangers of Continue Reading
Gill Holder, Hilton Montessori